Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 520 g | Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500. |
| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 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-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Power Consumption | 0.7 Watt | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-CH500 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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