Sony True Wireless WF-C500

★★★★☆ 4.2 (14,986)

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 Driver
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 10
water resistance Water Resistant
Sony True Wireless WF-C500 earbuds
51 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
  • Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
  • Strong build (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average battery (22th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '23: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review112121221Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 28.9
Mic 35.3
Build 69.7
Sound 57.9
Battery 21.6
Comfort 70.6
User Sentiment 30.9
Connectivity 79.9
Social Proof 64.6

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 Driver
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 Fast Charging
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Charging USB-C
Wireless Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Voice Assistant
Touch Controls Yes
App Sony Headphones Connect
Bone Conduction No
Water Resistance Water Resistant

vs Competition

Spec Sony True Wireless WF-C500 Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Soundcore Soundcore P31i SoundPEATS H3 H3
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type Dynamic Driver Dynamic hybrid dynamic Dynamic Driver hybrid
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Bluetooth Version 5.0 5.3 6.0 5.3 6.1 5.4
Battery Life Hours 10 8 12 6 10 7
Case Battery Hours - 28 54 18 50 37
Water Resistance Water Resistant IPX4 IP55 IPX4 IP55 IPX5
Multipoint - true true true - true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sony True Wireless WF-C500 28.935.369.757.921.670.630.979.964.6
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.69978.993.3099.864.6
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.796.89199.895.970.697.399.386.1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Compare 96.780.178.696.246.993.3097.797.6
Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare 88.396.89196.693.970.691.984.686.1
SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare 96.796.89199.980.670.691.989.994.2

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$1,833 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$1,833

Usage Scores

Calls (35.1)Music (48.7)Overall (50.7)Budget (58.6)Gaming (46.9)Travel (34.9)Commute (33)Fitness (51.4)

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