Bose SoundSport vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Nokia BH-501. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport 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 23 g 16 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Black | Black, silver
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant Waterproof, dust-resistant
Design Sports -
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 Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bose SoundSport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 9 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Mono
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm Micro-USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Standby Time - 144 hours
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 1
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Connector Type USB USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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