A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Mpow Flame S has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500

Weight

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Mpow Flame S and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Mpow Flame S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sony WF C500 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Mpow Flame S, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Mpow Flame S 12hours

Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Sony WF C500 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 time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C500 10hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case is said to have 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 having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Mpow Flame S v5

Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF C500 9meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work fine with your iPad. 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 Mpow Flame S 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.

Has Ldac

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF C500 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF C500 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Mpow Flame S have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF C500 1Years

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Mpow Flame S too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C500 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF C500	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	10.8g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5.8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	10hours	✗
	charge time	2.5hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	9meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	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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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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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