Sony WH-CH500 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 140 g 160 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy Riff can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-CH500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Skullcandy Riff have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
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 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WH-CH500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
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 Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories - USB charging cable (120cm)
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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