Sony WF-C500
Sony
63 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
87 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Calls
Commute
Travel
Music
Specifications
| Sony WF-C500 | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s, | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5.800000190734863 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 5★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Wireless, Replaceable Ear Tips, Water-Resistant, Call functions, Waterproof, Rechargeable Battery, Noise Isolation, Stereo, Sweat-Proof, Bluetooth Multi-point, Built-in Microphone | LDAC |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Yes | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 60 min playback | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C500
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.