A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Soundpeats Mini Pro IPX5

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX5, the Soundpeats Mini Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the Soundpeats Mini Pro, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than Soundpeats Mini Pro

Weight

Soundpeats Mini Pro 9.94g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a weight of 9.94g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the Soundpeats Mini Pro with a difference of 0.86g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Soundpeats Mini Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have sweat resistance

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Mini Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro 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 Sony WF C500 and Soundpeats Mini Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF C500, and Soundpeats Mini Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 4.2mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

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

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The 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, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Soundpeats Mini Pro 7hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Soundpeats Mini Pro 14hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Soundpeats Mini Pro's case has a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 4 hours

Charge Time

Soundpeats Mini Pro 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 1 hours

Battery Power

Soundpeats Mini Pro 45mAh

Sony WF C500 ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery power is 45mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Soundpeats Mini Pro v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 1meters

Has Aac

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Soundpeats Mini Pro will work well with your MacBook. 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 Sony WF C500 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 Aptx Adaptive

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

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

Audio Latency

Soundpeats Mini Pro 60ms

Sony WF C500 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Mini Pro have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Soundpeats Mini Pro 6only

Sony WF C500 2only

Soundpeats Mini Pro have 6 microphones.

Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Soundpeats Mini Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF C500 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

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

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony WF C500 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Soundpeats Mini Pro	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.94g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	✗	20Hz
	highest frequency	✗	20000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	7hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	10hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.5hours
	battery power	45mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	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

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

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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