IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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 higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with a difference -1.8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony WF C500, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1 hours
. Each 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case has a charge of 22 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 12 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1.5 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5, 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,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1meters
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully 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. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
