Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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