Sony WH-CH500 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 140 g 285 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
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 H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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 SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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