IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free by -7.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose SoundSport Free have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free 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. Both Sony WF C500 and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
Bose SoundSport Free sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates 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
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Bose SoundSport Free'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 can produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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 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 Bose SoundSport Free by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case has a full charge of 10 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,
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 for the first time. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, 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 transfers 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. 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
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Sony WF C500 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, 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 device. The Sony WF C500 too support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Bose SoundSport Free, 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.
The Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
