Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sennheiser HD 4.30i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sennheiser HD 4.30i. 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. Sennheiser HD 4.30i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g -
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 120 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Impedance 32 Ohm 18 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -44 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Controls Volume control 3-button remote
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Included Accessories Carrying case Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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