Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT and Sony WH-CH500. 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

Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 18.5 cm -
Width 19 cm -
Depth 4.6 cm -
Weight 190 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Grey | Blue
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 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-CH500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 8 - 21500 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
MICROPHONE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call Volume, power on/off
CABLE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type USB charge cable Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 hours 20 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Standby Time 166 hours 200 hours Sony WH-CH500 have longer standby time than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time - 4.5 hour(s)
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
CONNECTIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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