Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Nokia BH-501

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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

Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Nokia BH-501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15 cm 2.7 cm
Width 13.5 cm 2.4 cm
Depth 1.6 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 30 g 16 g Nokia BH-501 are lighter than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK headphones.
Colour - Black | Black, silver
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 Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than Nokia BH-501.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 9 mm Nokia BH-501 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono
Sensitivity - -11 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Cable Type - Micro-USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 260 mAh
Battery Life 7 hours 8 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Standby Time 160 hours 144 hours Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have longer standby time than Nokia BH-501.
Power Device - Power adapter - external
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Nokia BH-501
Included Accessories USB cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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