Sony True Wireless WF-C500
DSEE audio restoration and a 10-hour earbud battery (20 hours total with the Qi case) set these earbuds apart, delivering clear, customizable sound in a compact design. A secure, ergonomic fit with water resistance and one-press voice assistant access adds everyday practicality for active use. Best for budget-conscious listeners who want durable, sweatproof earbuds with EQ control for workouts and casual music.
About This Earbuds
DSEE audio restoration and a 10-hour earbud battery (20 hours total with the Qi case) set these earbuds apart, delivering clear, customizable sound in a compact design. A secure, ergonomic fit with water resistance and one-press voice assistant access adds everyday practicality for active use. Best for budget-conscious listeners who want durable, sweatproof earbuds with EQ control for workouts and casual music.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type Dynamic Driver
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Battery life hours 10
- Water resistance Water Resistant
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average battery (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Ergonomic, Fast Charging, Sweatproof |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 2.5 |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony True Wireless WF-C500 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony True Wireless WF-C500 | 29.4 | 36.2 | 69.9 | 58.9 | 21.8 | 70.9 | 30.9 | 80.1 | 60.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 79 | 99.1 | 79.1 | 93.4 | 91.8 | 99 | 89.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 96.6 | 80.5 | 79 | 96.4 | 47 | 93.4 | 79.1 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 91.8 | 90 | 89.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.9 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.6 | 80.5 | 98.8 | 83.3 | 75.6 | 70.9 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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