Sony WF-1000X vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Nokia BH-501. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 2.7 cm
Width 10.3 cm 2.4 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 6.8 g 16 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
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Colour Gold | 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 WF-1000X 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 9 mm Nokia BH-501 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Mono
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Cable Type USB cable Micro-USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
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Standby Time 35 hours 144 hours Nokia BH-501 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000X.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Connector Type - USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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