IP ratings is the rank 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 such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro'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. In comparison to the Powerbeats Pro, 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
Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -9.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
Powerbeats Pro have 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. Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Powerbeats Pro 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
Powerbeats Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, 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 Powerbeats Pro by 6.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Sony WF C500
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 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 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 Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Powerbeats Pro's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life 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,
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 14 hours
It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro'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 Powerbeats Pro by 1.8 hours
The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1meters
Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your MacBook. 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. The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones. While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the 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 just 30 minutes. The Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. The Powerbeats Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
