Nokia BH-501 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Nokia BH-501 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
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 -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Black, silver Black | Silver
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant Water-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 Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Foldable Yes - Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Nokia BH-501.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 8.4 mm Nokia BH-501 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity -11 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call -
CABLE Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 260 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Nokia BH-501.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 144 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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