Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sony WH-CH500. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 140 g
Colour Black | White Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm Sennheiser HD 4.30i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time - 4.5 hour(s)
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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