Sony WH-CH500 vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sony WH-CH700N. 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. Sony WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 240 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Grey | Blue
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 WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-CH500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 98 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Sony WH-CH700N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V 3.65 V
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-CH700N
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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