Nokia BH-501 vs. Xiaomi MI AirDots

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and Xiaomi MI AirDots. 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

Nokia BH-501 vs. Xiaomi MI AirDots Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.7 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 1.9 cm -
Weight 16 g -
Colour Black | Black, silver White
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes - Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Xiaomi MI AirDots have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 7.2 mm Nokia BH-501 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity -11 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call -
CABLE Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 260 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Standby Time 144 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Nokia BH-501.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 Xiaomi MI AirDots
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad
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