Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Sony WH-CH500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 140 g
Colour Black Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Controls - Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 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 559 Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Sony WH-CH500
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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