Sony WH-CH510 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH510 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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-CH510 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 132 g 520 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony WH-CH510 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | White 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-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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-CH510.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
Features Voice guidance 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-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH510.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH510.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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