Sony WH-CH500 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sony WH-XB700. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-CH500 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 196 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | 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-XB700
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) 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB700
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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