Beats Studio Buds Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds'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.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 5.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.4mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 Beats Studio Buds by 6 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds'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 Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	5.1g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	10hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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