Panasonic RZ-S500W
Dual hybrid noise cancelling combines feedforward and feedback microphones to suppress ambient sound, while the 8mm dynamic driver delivers a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. A 15-minute quick charge yields 70 minutes of playback, and the IPX4 rating handles sweat, with total battery reaching 19.5 hours. They're best for call-heavy users needing dependable noise cancellation in windy conditions.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 6.5
case battery hours 19.5
water resistance IPX4
58 Overall Score
Price R$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | dual hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6.5 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 70 min playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 19.5 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Panasonic Audio Connect |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic RZ-S500W | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6.5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 19.5 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic RZ-S500W | 93.8 | 97.5 | 81.6 | 73.1 | 73.3 | 29.4 | 31.7 | 84 | 51.5 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.6 | 99.1 | 83.1 | 73.4 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92 | 81.6 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.7 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.6 | 89.2 | 80.3 | 73.4 | 50 | 98.1 | 80.7 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 93.8 | 85.9 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 95.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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