Shure SRH1540 vs Sennheiser HD 820 vs Sony MDR-1AM2

Connectivity Comparison

• Connection Type 📶

  The primary method used to connect the headphones to audio devices, indicating whether they use wired connections, wireless technology, or both options.

  Shure SRH1540

  • Wired

    The connection type of Shure SRH1540 is Wired. These headphones connect directly to audio sources using cables for reliable connectivity and often superior sound quality. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • Both (Wireless + Wired Option)

    The connection type of Sennheiser HD 820 is Both (Wireless + Wired Option). These versatile headphones offer both wireless freedom and wired reliability with the ability to switch between connection methods. Click to see all.

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • Both (Wireless + Wired Option)

    The connection type of Sony MDR-1AM2 is Both (Wireless + Wired Option). These versatile headphones offer both wireless freedom and wired reliability with the ability to switch between connection methods. Click to see all.

• Battery Life 🔋

  The number of hours the wireless headphones can operate on a single charge, typically measured during standard usage with default settings.

  Shure SRH1540

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  Sennheiser HD 820

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  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • 30 hours

    The battery life of Sony MDR-1AM2 is 30 hours.  Click to see all.

• Battery Life Type 🔋

  Classification of battery performance based on duration range, providing an easy-to-understand category for the headphones' operational time between charges.

  Shure SRH1540

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Shure SRH1540 is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Sennheiser HD 820 is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • Standard (20-30 Hours)

    The battery life type of Sony MDR-1AM2 is Standard (20-30 Hours). Over-ear headphones with standard 20-30 hour battery life provide reliable daily use with a balance of features and performance. Click to see all.

• Multipoint Connection 🔗

  Indicates whether the headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between sources without reconnection.

  For all*

  • No

    Headphones without multipoint connection connect to only one device at a time for simplified pairing

• Bluetooth Codecs Supported 📡

  Bluetooth codecs determine audio transmission quality in wireless headphones, affecting sound quality, latency, and compatibility with different source devices.

  Shure SRH1540

  • N/A

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Shure SRH1540 are N/A. These over-ear headphones use wired connections only Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.
  • LDAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are LDAC. Over-ear headphones with LDAC codec support deliver exceptional Hi-Res wireless audio up to 990kbps on compatible Sony and Android devices. Click to see all.

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sony MDR-1AM2 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sony MDR-1AM2 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.
  • LDAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sony MDR-1AM2 are LDAC. Over-ear headphones with LDAC codec support deliver exceptional Hi-Res wireless audio up to 990kbps on compatible Sony and Android devices. Click to see all.