Nokia BH-501 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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

Nokia BH-501 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	2.7 cm	-
Width	2.4 cm	-
Depth	1.9 cm	-
Weight	16 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Nokia BH-501 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| Black, silver	Grey \| White
Protection	Waterproof, dust-resistant	Splashproof, sweat-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.

SOUND QUALITY	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Foldable	Yes	-	Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 4.1	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)	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
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance	16 Ohm	-
Diaphragm	9 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	-	Built-in
Type	On-cable	-
Microphone Operation Mode	Mono	-
Sensitivity	-11 dB	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call	-

CABLE	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	Micro-USB cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity	260 mAh	-
Battery Life	8 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	-	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	144 hours	10 hours	Nokia BH-501 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Power Device	Power adapter - external	-
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	-
Included Qty	1	-

WIRELESS LINK	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Transmission Range	10 m	-

CONNECTIONS	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Nokia BH-501	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compatibility	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4