Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sony WH-CH500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 290 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR XB950N1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Sony MDR XB950N1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950N1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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