Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Sony WH-CH500. 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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 242 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver 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 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-CH500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 39 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-CH500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Controls - Volume, power on/off
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Sony WH-CH500
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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