Sony Wf C500 Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review

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

Having a value of 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. In comparison to the Sony WF C500, Beats Fit Pro 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 The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are heavier than the Sony WF C500 with a difference of 0.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF C500's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers Sony WF C500 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Beats Fit Pro, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 3.7mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of Sony WF C500 by 3 hours . Every 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.

This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case has a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 11 hours It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery.

It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1.5 hours Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Sony WF C500 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. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters Sony WF C500 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Beats Fit Pro 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 Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro also support this 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.

The Sony WF C500, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. 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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Sony WF C500 . Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.