Philips TAE1205BK vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAE1205BK 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 TAE1205BK vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.25 cm -
Width 1.4 cm -
Weight 35 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Philips TAE1205BK 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 Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 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 Philips TAE1205BK 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) 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.
Sensitivity 108.5 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 5.8 mm Philips TAE1205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material NdFeB Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 61.8 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE1205BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAE1205BK Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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