Sony WH-CH500 vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 180 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Brown-grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500.
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), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity - 98 dB/mW
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Sony WH-CH500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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