Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and JBL E500BT. 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. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g 231.6 g JBL E500BT are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.0
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)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL E500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case Charging cable
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