Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 290 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
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 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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