Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony WH-CH500. 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. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 290 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
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-CH500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time - 4.5 hour(s)
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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