Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust 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 (water).
Scoring 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 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. Compared to the Sony WF C500, Sony LinkBuds S 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Sony WF C500 by -1.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony WF C500 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 LinkBuds S and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers
Sony WF C500 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.8mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Sony WF C500'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 LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500
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 requires fewer chargings.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, and Sony WF C500's case is said to have a full charge of 10 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 LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.5 hours
Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Sony WF C500
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony LinkBuds 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. The Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones. The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
This kind is 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. The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. 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 that has followed instruction manuals. Sony WF C500 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Sony WF C500 come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
