Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 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
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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