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Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Earbud Headphones with Mic and IPX4 Water Resistance, White (Amazon Exclusive)
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | WF-C500/W |
Color | White |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear.Specific uses for product : Sports and Exercise
- Up to 10hr battery life, total up to 20hr with charging case
- Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating
- Easier, clearer hands-free calling
- Small and light for a great fit and all day wear
- Ergonomic Surface Design conforms to most ear shapes
- Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app
- Optional use of one earbud only
- Easy button operation to take control without your phone.
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Battery life | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Noise cancellation | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — |
Comfort | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | — | Focus Camera LLC | Lonestar Mobile | Amazon.com | AnkerDirect | EGNARO SOUNDS |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | USB | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | USB Type C | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless |
noise control | — | sound isolation | — | active noise cancellation | — | sound isolation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Volume Control | Media Control | Alexa | — | touch |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | — | not water resistant | — | water resistant |
From the manufacturer
WF-C500
Small size. Uncompromising sound.
Truly Wireless In-ear Headphones
Listen for hours, charge in minutes
Enjoy up to 20 hours of listening thanks to the handy charging case. In a hurry? A 10-minute quick charge gives you up to an hour of extra play time.
Small and light, a great fit
Designed small (45% smaller than the WF-XB700), these buds fit securely and comfortably in your ears. The rounded shape without edges makes them a pleasure to wear, leaving you free to focus on what matters – your music.
Ergonomic Surface Design
The WF-C500 headphones combine a shape that matches the ear cavity with a new ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.
Make your music more natural
DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression.
Go anywhere, pocket-sized case
The cylindrical charging case is extremely small and easy to carry around in a pocket or bag.
Splashes and sweat, no problem
With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these headphones – so you can keep on moving to the music.
Clear hands-free calling
Conversation flows freely with easy hands-free calling, now clearer than ever with a high-quality built-in microphone.
Try it free
With purchase of this product, receive a code for four months of unlimited access to over 75 million songs via Amazon Music. With HD audio available for all Amazon Music subscribers, streaming never sounded so good.
Sony True Wireless Headphones
LinkBuds S | WF-C700N | WF-C500 |
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Noise CancelingYes | Noise CancelingYes | Noise CancelingN/A |
Battery Life6 Hrs (20 Hrs with case) | Battery Life7.5 Hrs (15 Hrs with case) | Battery Life10 Hrs (20 Hrs with case) |
Hands Free CallYes, with Advanced Voice Signal Processing | Hands Free CallYes | Hands Free CallYes |
Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 | Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 | Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 |
Special FeaturesSpeak to Chat, High Resolution Audio, Touch Panel, Auto Play | Special FeaturesButton Control | Special FeaturesButton Control |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.2 x 2.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.23 ounces |
ASIN | B09CGDZHC5 |
Item model number | WFC500/W |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #83,526 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,398 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | September 29, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Charging Time | 20 Hours |
Item Weight | 35 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Discover the freedom of Bluetooth® connectivity with the compact WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds, combining uncompromising sound with great battery life, personalization, and IPX4 water resistance for music that goes anywhere. Whether you’re at home, working out, or out exploring, these small and comfortable earbuds are the essential everyday companion.
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Customers like the battery life, comfort, ease of use, value, and quality of the headphones. They mention that it can last hours and hours, and that it has a great range. They are also satisfied with ease of usage, value and quality. However, some customers have different opinions on sound quality, fit, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say that they are comfortable, long-lasting, and rechargeable on the go with the case. Some mention that the headphones are fragile but sound great and are reliable. That said, most are happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"...Excellent quality and sound, and keeps a charge for days on end. I’d definitely purchase these again" Read more
"...Splash Durability and Use Condition: The product can only withstand sweat and drops. Do not listen while showering...." Read more
"...The matte white color and circular shape makes these look premium, something above the glossiness of the Apple Airpods line...." Read more
"...with a good brand to back which comes with better fit and overall quality in this case. If you're a Sony fan on a budget, definitely worth the buy." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the headphones. They mention that they are awesome for the price, have great quality, and have amazing sound for under $100. They also say the earbuds perform ok for the money paid.
"For a pair of budget earbuds, Sony WF-C500 is definitely worth the price if you know how to tune it...." Read more
"...I would honestly recommend these if you are on a budget, the value proposition is amazing with these earbuds...." Read more
"...Overall - compact, inexpensive with a good brand to back which comes with better fit and overall quality in this case...." Read more
"...Yes. But for moral listening, these are awesome for the price. Great sound, good features, and comfortable. Battery life is great." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has great battery life and can last for hours and hours. Some mention that the AirPods can handle a few hours.
"...Excellent quality and sound, and keeps a charge for days on end. I’d definitely purchase these again" Read more
"...Battery: The battery actually last longer that the stated value. The charging case can also charge the earbuds up more times than advertised...." Read more
"...I had no difficulty connecting them and for me the battery life is pretty awesome...." Read more
"...They also have a good clean and clear sound. The battery lasts longer than I’ve ever needed. I plug them in every night though." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say that they sound great and are very comfortable. They also appreciate the battery life, HQ build, and nice ergonomics.
"...They are ridiculously comfortable as so many other products fail so miserably at this most basic and essential function, and I honestly forget that..." Read more
"...Overall, if you want wireless earbuds that are quite comfortable and can deliver great sound to your ear drum, then get this..." Read more
"...The best thing about these is how light and comfortable they are. They come with 3 sizes of ear pieces. I wish I loved the sound more...." Read more
"...Great sound, good features, and comfortable. Battery life is great." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the headphones. They mention that the touch controls are quite simplistic, and the pairing is quite easy to use. They appreciate how quickly it pairs with all of their devices and that they are surprised to hear them automatically pair upon release from the charger.
"...I was pleasantly surprised to hear them automatically pair, upon release from the charger, and connect to my Samsung Galaxy A50...." Read more
"...I am really glad I did.I had no difficulty connecting them and for me the battery life is pretty awesome...." Read more
"...brand of the airpods before these, and trust me, it's just not worth the hassle. I should have gone with a trusted brand...." Read more
"...I love the touch controls as they are quite simplistic, the pairing is quite easy to use (on android 10), they are quite small in a good way..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, bass is good and that the noise canceling is pretty good. However, some customers say that the high pitches are a little blurry and that it is not great at all.
"...And again, the sound is adequate and inoffensive, and in my lack of experience, I am unconvinced that a much better sound could be produced, even..." Read more
"...Excellent quality and sound, and keeps a charge for days on end. I’d definitely purchase these again" Read more
"...have active noise cancellation but I feel like the passive noise cancellation is pretty good and I don't have to turn the volume up high at all to..." Read more
"...The higher pitches are a little blurry, but they can be totally remedied if you spend time to tune it with the sony headphones app...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the fit is wonderful, while others say that it does not fit into their ear nicely. They have different sized ear pieces, and you can change the size of the silicone to fit your ears. However, some customers say that they do not fit in their ears nicely, and they can't keep them in their ears. They are a bit too big for their ears and will stand out.
"...And yet, with the very well designed shape fits ears well. As a result, the passive noise cancelling is surprisingly good...." Read more
"...The only issue that I have is simply that they are not entirely comfortable; however, I believe this issue is simply my ears only as I have had..." Read more
"First of all, these earbuds sound great. Find a good fitting eartip and the isolation is great...." Read more
"...something that goes well with plain clothing, but they are large and will stand out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work well enough, while others say that they stopped working within 2 months of purchase.
"...even further by bluetooth, and got about what I was expecting: a totally adequate though far from stellar sound that was largely out-shined by the..." Read more
"These work great, look, and feel nice. I’m already a fan of Sony so this is surprising.*UPDATE*Had to return unfortunately...." Read more
"...Since I wanted to listen to music during the night; these earbuds just didn't work...." Read more
"These are quite good by all measures. I get about 7 hrs. or more after a full charge. The are very comfortable and light...." Read more
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About ten years ago, it occurred to me that we would soon have an audio version of Google Glass, and it has been entertaining watching this slowly manifest in these types of headphones. This concept is very much in its infancy and I'm not surprised to see an overlap in market between tech users and the hearing impaired community. Soon, I imagine that there will be intelligent noise cancellation (select for/against certain "waveprints" i.e. FOR your friends voice at a crowded restaurant and AGAINST the crying baby sitting across the room) and the unique waveprint of your voice will be included with your general contact information. Infinite other applications, but I digress.
I was surprised to see the breadth of the market, with so many companies doing gymnastics to distinguish themselves, and failing miserably in the reviews. And you would think that humanity would have mastered bluetooth pairing and connection by now, but for so many of these products, that is not the case. Sooo many dumb dumb dumb products out there, poorly designed and with little to no product testing or quality control, banking on what's left of their brand coupled with the nuisance of having to return a terrible product. But this isn't one of them.
I think that Sony has nailed it with these headphones. There is definitely room for improvement, but not at this price point. The product arrives in a tiny little biodegradable box (which I love) with no frills or desperate attempts to gain first impressions. Cost has been reduced on the carrying case materials (good!) and there are little magnets which hold the buds in place (love it!). I plugged them in to charge for a bit, then put them in my ears. I was pleasantly surprised to hear them automatically pair, upon release from the charger, and connect to my Samsung Galaxy A50. I then put on Spotify, which has a somewhat poor bitrate to begin with (320 kbps) and is cheapened even further by bluetooth, and got about what I was expecting: a totally adequate though far from stellar sound that was largely out-shined by the newfound convenience and extreme comfort of this ergonomically well designed and executed technology. I then tried them with some high quality recording on high quality FLAC files. I really don't have much to say about the sound except that it is not offensive. Again, my baseline is a 10K system. The extra space over conventional wired earbuds facilitates bass presence, but there is nothing transcendent or even particularly precise about the mids or highs and no noticeable soundstage. They could possibly benefit from an "open back", but then you lose the privacy.
But no one buys these for hifi sound quality. Most people have never even heard hifi. And so much of hifi depends on the physical environment (i.e. the room) that you could never hold this type of product up to those standards. Certainly not at this price. This success of *this* product carries an extra burden of comfort, convenience, and ease of use. In spite of my system, I have actually found myself wearing these around the apartment so I can listen at higher volumes late at night. They are ridiculously comfortable as so many other products fail so miserably at this most basic and essential function, and I honestly forget that I am wearing them. And the controls are simple and intuitive and don't have any stupid design flaws that make you want to strangle the designer. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE AN APP (though one is available) WHICH MEANS YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO A PSYCHOPATH! And again, the sound is adequate and inoffensive, and in my lack of experience, I am unconvinced that a much better sound could be produced, even for another $200/unit. But, this is my first pair, so what do I know?
Sound Quality: The sound quality is great. Despite a small drive unit, the bass is extremely powerful. The higher pitches are a little blurry, but they can be totally remedied if you spend time to tune it with the sony headphones app. The app provides various preset equalizer settings, but if you want premium sound quality you need to tune it yourself. The sound stage is narrow, but that's almost inevitable for smaller earbuds. Overall, the hardware can be tuned by the app with very good potential; the sound quality is great.
Additional Sound Technology: Sony released the earbuds with DSEE, a unique technology to improve the quality of the audio file. Remember to turn that on in your sony headphones app. Also if you prefer sound quality over stable connection, you should also switch that on within the app.
Noise Cancelling: The earbuds are introductory level ones, so they don't have active noise cancelling (ANC). And yet, with the very well designed shape fits ears well. As a result, the passive noise cancelling is surprisingly good. I was amazed by the fact that I can barely hear people talking to me when I wear these earbuds.
Splash Durability and Use Condition: The product can only withstand sweat and drops. Do not listen while showering. It's not a problem if you just want to wear them to exercise.
Battery: The battery actually last longer that the stated value. The charging case can also charge the earbuds up more times than advertised. So if you are concerned with the battery life, don't worry too much.
Last of all, just my personal opinion, the white color looks amazing!
Some minor complaints that I didn't feel were worth taking a full star off for:
- some people have mentioned a hiss when no music is playing. I do experience this occasionally, but it's very quiet and brief. It really doesn't bother me and it's something I've noticed in other bluetooth headphones so idk whether or not it's reasonable to expect a budget model to have a totally imperceptible noise floor.
- case is cute and well-designed but I do wish the lid felt a bit sturdier.
- as others have pointed out, the buttons on the sides are big and easy to accidentally press, but I feel like once you get used to them being there it's not a big deal, just wouldn't be the best option for sleeping in
I keep these in my bookbag so they're always on hand at work, the gym, etc. These do not have active noise cancellation but I feel like the passive noise cancellation is pretty good and I don't have to turn the volume up high at all to drown out ambient noise. Since I'm very pleased with these earbuds, I may treat myself sometime to one of Sony's over-ear headphones as a noise cancelling option.