Nokia BH-501 vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and Sony WI-XB400. 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 WI-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.7 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 1.9 cm -
Weight 16 g 21 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Nokia BH-501 headphones.
Colour Black | Black, silver Black | Blue
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.
SOUND QUALITY Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
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 5.0 Sony WI-XB400 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 - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Magnetic ear buds
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Uni-directional
Sensitivity -11 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Multiple function button
CABLE Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 260 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Nokia BH-501.
Standby Time 144 hours 200 hours Sony WI-XB400 have longer standby time than Nokia BH-501.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Nokia BH-501.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 Sony WI-XB400
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds Ear-buds
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
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