Sony WH-CH700N vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and AKG Y500. 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-CH700N vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 240 g -
Colour Black | Grey | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG Y500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
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, aptX, aptX HD -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N AKG Y500
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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