Sony WF-C500 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Huawei FreeBuds 5i. 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

Sony WF-C500 vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.39 cm
Width - 3.09 cm
Depth - 2.17 cm
Weight 5.4 g 4.9 g Huawei FreeBuds 5i are lighter than Sony WF-C500 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
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Colour Black | Orange | Green | White Black | Blue
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
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 5.2 Huawei FreeBuds 5i 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 10 mm Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Controls Volume, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Included Accessories Charging case -
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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