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Sony WF-C500
The 5.8mm drivers with DSEE audio restoration deliver clear, balanced sound from a 0.2-ounce earbud that provides 10 hours of playback and a total of 20 hours with the case. An IPX4 splashproof rating and ergonomic, lightweight design ensure a secure fit through workouts and commutes, while the Sony Headphones Connect app offers customizable EQ. This is best for budget-conscious users who need durable, long-lasting wireless earbuds for daily fitness and casual listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 10
case battery hours 20
water resistance IPX4
36 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average sound (4th percentile)
- Below average battery (23th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5.8 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Sony WF-C500 Fully Wireless Earphones, Lightweight, Small, 0.2 oz (5.4 g), High Precision Call Quality, Easy Pairing, IPX4 Splashproof Performance, Black WF-C500 BZ |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WF-C500 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WF-C500 | 29 | 34.4 | 78.6 | 3.9 | 23.3 | 28.9 | 65.7 | 66 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.7 | 78.6 | 99 | 78 | 93.3 | 99 | 75.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.7 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.5 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 86.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.6 | 78.6 | 96 | 45.9 | 93.3 | 97.7 | 94.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 79.5 | 98.7 | 88.9 | 74.5 | 71.3 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.7 | 90.9 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.3 | 86.6 |
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