HIFIMAN ANANDA NANO vs Sony MDR-MV1
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HIFIMANANANDA NANO | SonyMDR-MV1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2023 | April 2023 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | – | 40 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 14 ohms | 24 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic with Stealth Magnets and Nanometer Thickness Diaphragm; 5 Hz – 55 kHz; sensitivity 94 dB | Dynamic, 40 mm; 5 Hz – 80,000 Hz (JEITA); 100 dB/mW; maximum input 1,500 mW (IEC) |
| Audio features | – | Supports Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment; 360 Reality Audio certified |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 419.6 g | 223 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; asymmetric oval cups; hybrid headband with weight-spreading strap, metal earcup holders and two adjustment blocks; thicker asymmetric, bevelled ear pads | Circumaural, open-back; suede-effect synthetic leather ear pads, user-replaceable (sold as service parts) |
| Works with | Detachable 3 m cable with 3.5 mm plug and 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter | Detachable cable with machined aluminium connectors and a screw-type locking ring at the headphones and a 6.3 mm plug; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; cable 2.5 m long (What Hi-Fi) |
| Colours | – | Black |
| In the box | Headphones, 3 m cable (3.5 mm plug), ear pads (fitted), 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, headphone travel bag | MDR-MV1 headphones, cable with 6.3 mm plug, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter |
