Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Sony WF-C500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
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 5.4 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour - Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 10 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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