Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT 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

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-CH500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR XB650BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-CH500
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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