Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Sony WF C500 IPX4

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

Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF C500 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF C500, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 5.2mm , 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF C500

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high recognizable 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 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 more battery hours, 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 20 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, older than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1meters

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

Sony WF C500 2only

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	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	11mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	10hours
	charge time	1hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	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
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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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