A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered 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, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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 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

Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

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 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of 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 component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

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

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 while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, 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, 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C500 10hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and 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 multiple 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 for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF C500 v5

Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 to connect 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. Since 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 well with your iPhone. 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. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

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 ✓

The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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A Review of the Sony Wf C500

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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