Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and JBL LIVE 670NC. 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. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 219 g JBL LIVE 670NC are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
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 - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Volume control On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life - 65 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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