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Sony MDR-M1 vs UltraSone Signature Pure

What MDR-M1 does better (3) and where Signature Pure wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
3 advantages≈ $230
vs
UltraSone Signature Pure
UltraSone · 2024Signature Pure
1 advantage≈ $200
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is MDR-M1 better than Signature Pure?

  1. Weight216 g vs 294 g+36%
  2. Highest frequency80,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz2.3×
  3. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%

Why is Signature Pure better than MDR-M1?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency80,000 Hz35,000 Hz
Impedance50 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB114 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight216 g294 g
ColoursBlack—
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