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Category | Features | Sony WF C500 | Sony LinkBuds S |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 5.8mm | 5mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 40000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 10hours | 14hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 9meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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.
In comparison 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
Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Sony WF C500 with a difference -1.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Sony WF C500 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC 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 produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500
Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Sony LinkBuds S have it too, devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. It is also known that they have more bass and clearer high notes.
The Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 4 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 highly adivsable 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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.
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 connecting 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.
Being 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 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 LinkBuds 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.
Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.
While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature.
Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
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 Sony LinkBuds S 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 following instruction manuals.
The Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Sony WF C500 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.