A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C500 IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Sony WF C500, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Weight

Sony WF C500 10.8g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g are heavier than the Sony WF C500 by of 33.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Sony WF C500 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony WF C500 10hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Sony WF C500 by 5.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C500 10hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case has a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 3.5 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1.5 hours

Battery Power

Sony WF C500 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Sony WF C500 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF C500 v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Sony WF C500 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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, newer than that of Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF C500 9meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec 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 well 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Sony WF C500 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Sony WF C500 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Sony WF C500
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Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF C500 1Years

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C500 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Sony WF C500	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5.8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	10hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	9meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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