Sony WF-C500
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-C500
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Sony earbuds, praising their comfort, battery life, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. The sound quality is considered good for the price, though not audiophile-grade. A few issues were noted, such as a non-functional charging case and accidental button presses when sleeping, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Tactile button controls
- Good sound quality for price
Cons
- Charging case malfunction
- Accidental button presses while sleeping
- Sound not audiophile-grade
- Best sound requires specific app
- No noise cancellation in some models
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C500 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 5.800000190734863 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C500
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.
