Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g 263 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
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, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 35 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
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-ANC900BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Charging Time - 5.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m)
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