Sony WH-CH500 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-CH500 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 140 g 232 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue -
Earpad Material - Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-CH500.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm -
Magnet Material Ferrite -
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Controls Volume, power on/off -
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 81 day EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 220 min EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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