Sony WI-SP500
Open-type drivers allow ambient sound in for outdoor awareness, while the IPX4 rating handles sweat and splashes during workouts. NFC one-touch pairing and an 8-hour battery eliminate setup friction and frequent charging between gym sessions. These are best for runners and gym-goers who prioritize situational awareness and a secure, wire-free fit over immersive audio isolation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average battery (10th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | open-type |
| Codecs | Sony WI-SP500 Wireless in-Ear Sports Headphones, Bluetooth Earbuds, Black (International Version) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WI-SP500 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Peak 4 | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | open-type | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-SP500 | 28.8 | 34.6 | 78.5 | 26.6 | 10.2 | 29 | 15.9 | 38.8 | 50.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 75.9 | 94.7 |
| JBL Endurance Peak 4 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 80.3 | 94.1 | 71.3 | 61.8 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 91.8 | 96.6 | 69.2 | 91.9 | 72.8 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 100 | 86.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $39
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Usage Scores
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