Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT and Nokia BH-501. 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

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.7 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Depth - 1.9 cm
Weight 43 g 16 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Black, silver
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 Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Nokia BH-501.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 9 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Controls Volume control, remote control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Micro-USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Nokia BH-501.
Standby Time 200 hours 144 hours Sony MDR XB70BT have longer standby time than Nokia BH-501.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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