Sony WH-CH500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-CH500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 140 g 195 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Controls Volume, power on/off -
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2 hours Lenovo ThinkPad X1 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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