Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 290 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 93 dB Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls Volume control Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
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