Sony WH-CH500 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.3 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 140 g 244 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Matte black | Limestone
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 91 dB/mW
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length - 1.25 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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