Sony WH-CH500 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 254 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-XB900N
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-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-XB900N
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Sony WH-XB900N
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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