Sony WF-SP700N vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. 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-SP700N vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour Pink | Black | White Black
Protection IPX4 Splashproof
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-SP700N.
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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 8 mm Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-SP700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls - Voice activation
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Panasonic RZ-S500WE lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WF-SP700N recharge faster than Sony WF-SP700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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