HP 500 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 500 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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

HP 500 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 8.5 cm 25.2 cm
Width 19 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 17.2 cm -
Weight 220 g 520 g HP 500 are lighter than HP 500 headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the HP 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HP 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compliant Standards Plug and Play -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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