Sony WH-CH500 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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 WH-CH500 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 140 g 285 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 4.2 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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