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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip Voice control
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off Voice activation
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Alexa
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor Touch sensor
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Panasonic RZ-S500WE lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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