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Sony MDR-100ABN vs Sony WH-1000XM2

Sony MDR-100ABN Headphones
Sony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
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Editiorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
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4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Colour of productBlue
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Weight10.23 oz9.7 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Impedance32.0 Ω46.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 400004 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable length1.21.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Audio streaming via bluetoothLDAC
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesno
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionyesno

Features

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time6.0 h4.0 h
Battery life20.0 h30.0 h
Standby time200.0 h40.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Sony WH-1000XM2