Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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

Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | Gold Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X.
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C500.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 5.8 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-C500.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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