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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (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 Pro (1st generation) vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
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 5.4 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 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 IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 - Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 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: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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