Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Erato RIO 3 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

Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.6 cm -
Width 5.1 cm -
Depth 3.4 cm -
Weight 14 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Erato RIO 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Erato RIO 3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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, aptX SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 14.2 mm 5.8 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 130 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Erato RIO 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories - Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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