Sony WH-CH500 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 217 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 -
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm -
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume, power on/off Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length - 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) -
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Sennheiser HD 400S
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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