Sony True Wireless WFC500B/BZ
DSEE audio restoration and a 10-hour earbud battery (20 hours total with the Qi case) set these earbuds apart, delivering clear, customizable sound in a compact design. A secure, ergonomic fit with water resistance and one-press voice assistant access adds everyday practicality for active use. Best for budget-conscious listeners who want durable, sweatproof earbuds with EQ control for workouts and casual music.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 10
water resistance Water-Resistant
53 Overall Score
Price CA$356
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Ergonomic, Fast Charging, Sweatproof |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 2.5 |
| Fast Charging | ✓ |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony True Wireless WFC500B/BZ | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony True Wireless WFC500B/BZ | 32 | 44.9 | 73.3 | 64.5 | 21.2 | 73.3 | 31.4 | 83.7 | 72.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.5 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 31.4 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.5 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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