Sony MDR-100AAP

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 578 reviews of Sony MDR-100AAP. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and usability. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews about the size and price are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-100AAP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-100AAP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Sony MDR-100AAP from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and portability are generally positive. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but the size and price get critical reviews.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-100AAP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Sony MDR-100AAP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony H.ear On review

You can get Sony's H.ear On headphone ($200, ‎£150, AU$300) in standard "charcoal" black, but what makes it stand out is the vibrant, eye-catching colors it comes in, including cinnabar red, lime yellow, Bordeaux pink or the viridian blue pictured...

The Sony H.ear On MDR-100A is a stylish-looking over-ear headphone that comes in eye-catching colors and is very comfortable to wear. It delivers pleasant, detailed sound, and folds up into an included protective carrying pouch.

Finish can get scratched if dinged, which tarnishes the headphone's attractive look; a little pricey at $200; falls short of being a true "high-fidelity" headphone.

While it would stand out from the competition more if it cost a little less, the Sony H.ear On MDR-100A is a likable over-ear headphone that's comfortable, sounds good, and is attractively designed.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Sony MDR-100AAP / MDR100AAP h.ear on HEADPHONES

The Sony h.ear on MDR-100AAP are average over-ear headphones, with an eye-catching design and a decent sound. They're lightweight and fairly stable, but they struggle a little in loud environments. They don't block much noise and also leak a little at...

Decent audio reproduction. ; Lightweight, comfortable design.

Plasticky build quality. ; Poor noise isolation.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Chester Tan (musicphotolife.com)

Sony MDR-100AAP Headphones Review

With various colour options, the Sony MDR-100AAP offers a balanced listening pleasure with mid-range details. a fabulous music companion on the go.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Sony MDR-100ABN h.ear on Wireless

The Sony MDR-100ABN h.ear on Wireless headphones are made for the buyer who wants everything. They have the eye-catching looks of a set of street headphones, and also include wireless functionality and active noise cancellation.

Decent sound quality, great wireless, and noise cancellation that's comparable to that of the Bose QC25 make the Sony MDR-100ABN h.ear on Wireless and excellent option for just about anyone who lives or works in the city.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (techradar.com)

Sony H.ear On MDR-100ABN review

Sony's latest headphones look great and, more importantly, sound great too

Exceptional comfort ; Long battery life ; Brilliant Hi-Res Audio functionality ; Stylish look

Lack of low-battery warning ; No touch controls ; Wireless Hi-Res Audio only available through LDAC devices

Stunning to look at and fantastic to listen to, the latest in the H.ear On range proves once again that Sony is up there with the best when it comes to manufacturing high-quality headphones.

May, 2016

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony MDR-100AAP review

A respectable offering from Sony, but these headphones can be bettered for the money...

Open soundstage ; Plenty of detail ; Lightweight and fold away tidily ; Easily listenable balance

Lacks expression and punch ; Competitors time better ; Rolled off treble

Sony’s h.ear ons are a respectable pair of on-ear headphones, but we want for for our £150

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Sony MDR-100ABN h.ear on Wireless NC headphones review: Silly name, serious noise-cancelling

Top-end Sony MDR headphones of recent years have offered a fantastic range of over-ear and on-ear products with leading audio. So when we received the new Sony MDR-100ABN wireless noise-cancelling headphones we were rather excited about using them on...

Decent noise-cancelling ability, sound fine when active, comfier to wear than earlier MDR models

Passive quality is poor, plasticky look and feel, expensive for what they are, not class-leading sound like earlier MDR models

With the battery charged, power on, volume up high and noise-cancelling activated the h.ear on Wireless NC MDR-100ABN headphones are at their best. In this situation the output is solid, albeit not class-leading and not of the quality of previous...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Sony H.ear On MDR-100A review: Can this stylish headphone take on Beats?

Sony's latest headphones have an odd name and a flashy design. But they're not the best-sounding headphones the company currently sells.

Finish can get scratched if dinged, which tarnishes the headphone's attractive look; a little pricey at $200; falls short of being a true "high-fidelity" headphone.

While it would stand out from the competition more if it cost a little less, the Sony H.ear On MDR-100A is a likable over-ear headphone that's comfortable, sounds good, and is attractively designed.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Sony H.ear On MDR-100A review: Can this stylish headphone take on Beats?

Sony's latest headphones have an odd name and a flashy design. But they're not the best-sounding headphones the company currently sells.

Finish can get scratched if dinged, which tarnishes the headphone's attractive look; a little pricey at $200; falls short of being a true "high-fidelity" headphone.

While it would stand out from the competition more if it cost a little less, the Sony H.ear On MDR-100A is a likable over-ear headphone that's comfortable, sounds good, and is attractively designed.

Apr, 2016

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Sony MDR-100AAP h.ear review

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The Sony MDR-100AP h.ear headphones are a straightforward pair of over-ear headphones, lacking any thrills such as noise cancelling and wireless features. They are available in a wide range of colours, though. Will these headphones brighten your mood?...

Dec, 2015

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