Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and JBL LIVE 460NC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
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 LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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