Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 255 g | Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Voltage Provided | 3.7 / 5 V | - | |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Power Consumption | 0.7 Watt | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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