Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g 180 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones -
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case -
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