Sony WI-SP500 vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-SP500 and Erato RIO 3. 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-SP500 vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.6 cm
Width - 5.1 cm
Depth - 3.4 cm
Weight - 14 g
Colour Black | Pink Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
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 WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 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 SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 13.5 mm 14.2 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-SP500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WI-SP500 Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium) -
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