Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 290 g 255 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume control Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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