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Sony Wf C500 Review

Last updated on Aug 18, 2024   7 minute read
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Sony WF C500

Sony WF C500

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Reasons why you might like the Sony WF C500

Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Battery Life of 10 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C
  • Number Of Microphones of 2 only

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out . The Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. This is given by the vendor, and Sony WF C500's case has a charge of 10 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. The Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Sony WF C500 will work well with your iPad.

If you intend 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. Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones. The Sony WF C500 support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Sony WF C500, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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