Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 0.2g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.

A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 14 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1.5 hours Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1meters Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony WF C500 support AAC as well.

Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.