Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WI-SP500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Sony WI-SP500. 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

Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WI-SP500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 23 g -
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Black | Pink
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 13.5 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WI-SP500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Connector Type USB USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Sony WI-SP500
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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