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Add to SafariWhen comparing Sony MDR-1RBT vs Phiaton Chord MS 530, the Slant community recommends Phiaton Chord MS 530 for most people. In the question“What are the best portable Bluetooth on-ear/over-ear headphones?” Phiaton Chord MS 530 is ranked 6th while Sony MDR-1RBT is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Phiaton Chord MS 530 is:
Chord MS 530 offers a balanced sound experience with no glaring flaws.
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Pros
Pro Good audio quality
Sony MDR-1RBT has a balanced sound with no glaring flaws.
Pro Great battery life
Sony MDR-1RBT lasts 30 hours on average.
Pro Comfortable
There's padding for ears and head, it's light (weights only 300g) and easily adjustable to allow multiple hours of use without discomfort.
Pro NFC support
These headphones support the near field communication standard to easily establish connection with your smartphone.
Pro Wireless & wired modes
You can use these headphones both as a wireless and a wired device.
Pro Good sound quality
Chord MS 530 offers a balanced sound experience with no glaring flaws.
Pro Comfortable
Both the fit is comfortable and control buttons are easily accessible.
Pro Good battery life
Chord MS 530 has between 17 and 30 hours of battery life depending on whether you use active noise canceling or not.
Pro Optional, good active noise cancelling
Chord MS 530 offers high quality noise cancelling that you can choose to use or ignore completely with an easy to access switch at the side of the earphones.
Pro Can be paired with two devices simultaneously
You can connect to two different devices at the same time.
Pro Good call quality
Clear sound, good noise cancelling and easy access to call buttons.
Pro Wireless & wired modes
Works both as a wireless and a wired device.
Cons
Con Padding might get warm with extended use
If you live in a warm climate, the padding tends to get warm after a couple of hours of use.
