Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and AKG Y500. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g -
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying case -
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