Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Weight 290 g 307 g Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 99 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response - 85 - 15000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories Carrying case Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
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