Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | Sony WF C500 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 141.75g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 10hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 9meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -130.95g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF C500 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony WF C500, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2.2mm , many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces 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 means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF C500
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500 Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 34 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1.5 hours Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF C500 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1meters Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 following instruction manuals.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.