LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 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

LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.3 cm -
Width 1.6 cm -
Depth 2.5 cm -
Weight 5.4 g 5.4 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.3 cm / 5.4 g
Charging case: 5.5 cm x 2.75 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour White | Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Earpad Material Medical grade silicone -
Protection IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Meridian EQ, Ambient Sound Mode, Meridian Sound Effect, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Features Fast charge -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Sensors Ear detect sensor -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 recharge faster than LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
CONNECTIONS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 2 pairs of EarGels (small, large), charging case (390 mAh) Charging case
Software Included Find my earphones -
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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