A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating 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 means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

Weight

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.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20Hz

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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds 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, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony WF C500 10hours

The Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C500 10hours

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

Charge Time

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF C500 v5

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF C500 9meters

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

Has Aac

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF C500 2only

Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

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Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Warranty Period

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 C500 ✓

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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Reasons why you might like the Sony WF C500

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

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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