Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour - Black
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Voice activation
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life - 6.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories Charging case 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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