Sony WI-1000X vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Nokia BH-501. 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 WI-1000X vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.7 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Depth - 1.9 cm
Weight 71 g 16 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black | Black, silver
Protection - Waterproof, dust-resistant
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 WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Nokia BH-501.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 9 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Mono
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Nokia BH-501.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
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Standby Time 100 hours 144 hours Nokia BH-501 have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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