Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Jabra Elite 85h. 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. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 290 g 296 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 Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 85h 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 41 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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