Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 290 g 275 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
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, 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 HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 46 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-1000XM2
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 - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Other projects: