Sony Wf C500 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates 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.

Compared to the Sony WF C500, Sony WF 1000XM4 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 1000XM4 7.1g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Sony WF C500 by -3.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Sony WF C500 driver unit is 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 corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

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.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 6 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec 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 the same 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 are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 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, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 1000XM4 4only

Sony WF C500 2only

Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Sony WF C500 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too 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.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	7.1g	10.8g
	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	6mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	10hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Sony Wf C500 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included