Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | - | 20.4 cm | |
Width | - | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 140 g | 290.3 g | Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | Light grey | Matte black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
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 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | 30 mm | 40 mm | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500. |
Magnet Material | Ferrite | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | |
Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Voltage Provided | 3.7 / 5 V | - | |
Charging Time | 4.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500. |
Power Consumption | 0.7 Watt | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-CH500 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |