Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free'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 Bose SoundSport Free, 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 Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference -7.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's 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
Bose SoundSport Free sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony WF C500's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, 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,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.1meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature.
The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Sony WF C500 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 too support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
