Philips TAA5205BK vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAA5205BK 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

Philips TAA5205BK vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 6 cm -
Width 8.7 cm -
Depth 3.5 cm -
Weight 86.6 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Philips TAA5205BK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAA5205BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
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
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.
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm Philips TAA5205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA5205BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Philips TAA5205BK recharge faster than Philips TAA5205BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAA5205BK Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Ear tips kit, charging case, USB-C cable, earhook kit Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support 2-year warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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