Sony WF C500
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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.
The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Sony WF C500 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
The Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
The 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 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Sony WF C500 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work fine with your iPhone. 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.
The Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.