Sony WH-CH500 vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and AKG Y500. 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 WH-CH500 vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 140 g -
Colour Black | Grey | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 117 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm -
Magnet Material Ferrite -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Controls Volume, power on/off Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 33 hour(s) AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) -
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 AKG Y500
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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