Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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 MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 290 g 280 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
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 4.1
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 105 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
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 MDR XB950B1
Controls Volume control Volume control
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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