Sony WF-C500
The 5.8mm drivers deliver a balanced sound signature with reliable Bluetooth 5.0 multipoint connectivity, while the IPX4-rated build provides sweat and splash resistance for daily use. A 10-minute quick charge yielding 60 minutes of playback and a total 20-hour battery life with the case make these a practical choice for all-day wear. These earbuds are best for commuters and casual listeners who prioritize compact, water-resistant design and fast charging over premium noise cancellation.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 10
case battery hours 20
water resistance IPX4
63 Overall Score
Price $70
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s, |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5.8 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Wireless, Replaceable Ear Tips, Water-Resistant, Call functions, Waterproof, Rechargeable Battery, Noise Isolation, Stereo, Sweat-Proof, Bluetooth Multi-point, Built-in Microphone |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 60 min playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WF-C500 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 26 | 24 | 50 | 31 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WF-C500 | 75.1 | 71 | 81.4 | 93.3 | 77.8 | 29.8 | 94.9 | 35.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 84.9 | 73.8 | 95.8 | 98.3 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 73.3 | 93.8 | 77.8 | 94.7 | 100 | 81.4 |
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