SONY WF-C500
| 5.8 mm MicroDriver | TWS | Bluetooth | IPX4 Waterproof |
Sony WF-C500, the most popular budget-friendly true wireless headphone from Sony.
Inside each earpiece, the SONY WF-C500 is equipped with a single dynamic driver configuration with a microdriver of 5.8mm and strong Neodymium magnets.
The SONY WF-C500 features an IPX4 waterproof rating (splash and sweat-proof), quick charge, Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC and AAC codecs and a frequency response of 20Hz-20,000Hz.
The case is also a battery pack that can charge the earpieces on-the-go and add-up to the 6 hours of rated battery life of the SONY WF-C500 – in total it can reach 20 hours of battery time.
You can buy the Sony WF-C500 in 4 different colors:
• Sony WF-C500 black
• Sony WF-C500 white
• Sony WF-C500 ice green
• Sony WF-C500 coral orange
Additionally, due to the vast popularity of this model in Asian countries, the brand will be offering a special edition SONY WF-C500 HATSUNE MIKU.
The Sony WF-C500 does not belong neither to the XB (Extra Bass) nor to the WF-1000X noise cancelling series, instead this is part of the affordable WF-C series.
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SONY WF-C500 Review
Tests & Scores
A
Accessories & Packaging
The Sony WF-C500 comes inside a pretty basic cardboard box with a layer design.
Inside, the unit comes bundled with 3 pair of eartips, 1x USB charging cable and the battery case.
7.5/10
W
Weight
SONY WF-C500 weight in Ounces and SONY WF-C500 weight in grams.
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SONY WF-C500 Frequency Response Curve
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B
Bass & Sub Bass
The SONY WF-C500 bass is very well tuned with a tight and fast response that does not sound overly boosted.
Users will get a punchy mid-bass with a fun and fulfilling coverage for any genre but should not expect a basshead nor bass-only sound signature.
Despite this, the SONY WF-C500 is able to extend efficiently over the sub-bass ranges with a deep but not drowning sound.
The expertise of Sony shows up even on the tuning of budget headphones such as the WF-C500.
8/10
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M
Mids & Vocals
The SONY WF-C500 offers a warm and cozy midrange that does not fall into a congested mess like many other warm sounding TWS on the market.
Despite the warm profile, the male and deep pitched vocals do not become overshadowed by any bleeding midbass.
At the same time, the rest of the lower midrange can provide a full and agreeable sound, yet being fairly free of issues such as a laid back, muffled or distant sound.
On the other hand, the higher mid-range is a bit boosted, which can make female vocals crisp and alive but can also introduce some harshness and shouty vocals..
8/10
H
Highs & Treble
Highs on the SONY WF-C500 have a decent balance of brightness and detail without sounding neither too dark nor too sparkly.
Despite this, the WF-C500 can show piercing peaks from time to time (depending on the track) and a subjectively acceptable level of sibilance.
7.5/10
SL
Sound Leak
The leakage of this SONY model is much less hearable than normal headphones.
Users can rest assured that they will not disturb any nearby person while commuting.
8.5/10
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SI
Sound Isolation
The Sony WF-C500 is not an active noise cancelling headphone, yet the amount passive isolation offered by the deep and tight fit can vastly surpass most average headphones.
9/10
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C
Comfort
The Sony WF-C500 have a rounded form factor without any sharp edges; consequently, these Sony true wireless headphones result in a pain-free fit.
In addition to this, the all-plastic build of this TWS makes it fairly light-weighted, reducing fatigue on the ears.
On the other hand, the earpieces have a diameter a bit larger than other competitors, which might put some strain on smaller ears.
Despite this, the physical button of the Sony WF-C500 has a superb design allowing a responsive, tactile press with a clicky feedback. Differently to other TWS with physical buttons, the one on the WF-C500 has a perfect actuation force balance as to get pressed without having to smash the button but neither being excessively light as to registering accidental presses.
9/10
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EQ
Response to Equalization
With a very good sound tuning out of the box, the SONY WF-C500 also responded with clear and important retuning potential through equalizers.
The midrange and highs were able to benefit from a smoother sound that presented a lower frequency of harshness and fatiguing peaks without losing too much of clarity.
9/10
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Case
Case
The case has a snappy closure that can grant that you will not lose the earpieces, while the magnetic charging connectors also snap strongly and always correctly aligning.
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SONY WF-C500 Technical Specifications
| Type | TWS |
|---|---|
| Driver Unit | Microdriver |
| Battery life | 20 hours |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000Hz |
| Diaphragm | Unknown |
| Magnet | Neodymium |
| Cord | USB |
| Battery pack | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes, IPX4 |
| Weight | Approx. 45g |
| Supplied Accessories | 3x Earphone tips |
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ScoresSONY WF-C500 Scores
- Accessories - 7.5/107.5/10
- Design - 8/108/10
- Bass - 8/108/10
- Mids - 8/108/10
- Highs - 7.5/107.5/10
- Sound Leak - 8.5/108.5/10
- Sound Isolation - 9/109/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Response to EQ - 9/109/10
- Value for Money - 8.75/108.8/10
Summary
✅ Very good sound quality
✅ Agreeable sound signature
✅ Comfortable
✅ Isolation
✅ Good value for money
❌ Some hot peaks
The SONY WF-C500 is a very good overall true wireless headphone for tighter budgets, thanks to a nice sound out of the box and useful features such as water resistance, quick charge and comfortable fit.
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