Sony WF-C500 TWS Earbuds

The Sony WF-C500 are true wireless earbuds positioned as a more budget-friendly alternative to Sony’s premium models like the WF-1000XM5. Despite their lower price point, the WF-C500 still deliver impressive sound quality, solid features, and a comfortable design, making them a great choice for casual listeners or those looking for affordable but high-performing earbuds.

Sound Quality

The Sony WF-C500 offers clear, well-balanced sound, largely due to the 5.8mm drivers that provide a rich audio experience for most genres. While they may not have the deep bass or the high-end detail of premium models like the WF-1000XM5, they still offer excellent sound clarity and overall good bass response for their price. These earbuds also support Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), which helps improve the quality of compressed audio by restoring high-frequency sounds that are often lost during compression. This makes the WF-C500 great for streaming music from services like Spotify or YouTube, where the sound quality can sometimes be reduced due to compression.

Design & Comfort

The WF-C500 earbuds have a compact, lightweight design that is comfortable for most users, even during extended listening sessions. The ergonomic shape is designed to provide a secure and stable fit, and the IPX4 rating means they are resistant to water and sweat, so they’re suitable for use during workouts or outdoor activities. While they don’t have the same high-end materials or finishes as Sony’s premium earbuds, the build quality is still solid for the price.

The earbuds come with multiple sizes of soft silicone ear tips, ensuring a customizable fit for different ear shapes, which also helps with passive noise isolation (though the WF-C500 lacks active noise cancellation).

Battery Life

Battery life on the WF-C500 is impressive for this price range, offering up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge. The charging case extends this to 20 hours total. While it doesn’t have the ultra-long battery life of more expensive models, it’s still more than sufficient for a day’s worth of use. A 10-minute quick charge provides up to 1 hour of playback, which is convenient if you’re in a rush.

Connectivity & Features

The WF-C500 features Bluetooth 5.0 for stable connectivity with your devices. While they don’t support more advanced codecs like LDAC or aptX, they still offer reliable pairing and low-latency performance for most use cases.

There are no active noise cancellation features, but the earbuds do offer passive noise isolation due to their secure fit. The earbuds also support basic touch controls for managing volume, play/pause, and skipping tracks. Additionally, the Sony Headphones Connect app allows you to adjust the EQ settings, so you can fine-tune the sound to your liking, whether you prefer more bass or a more balanced tone.

Call Quality

For calls, the WF-C500 has decent microphone performance, though not as advanced as the noise-canceling mics found in higher-end models. In quiet environments, voice clarity is fine, but it may pick up some background noise in louder settings. Still, for casual calls, they perform adequately.

Price and Conclusion

The Sony WF-C500 is an excellent value for budget-conscious users who want high-quality sound without breaking the bank. While they lack the advanced features like noise cancellation or high-resolution audio support found in Sony’s more premium offerings, they still deliver good sound, long battery life, and solid comfort at a lower price point. They are an ideal choice for those who want a reliable and affordable set of wireless earbuds for everyday listening, exercise, or casual music enjoyment.

Buy it from us and enjoy Secure (Pay on Delivery) and Fast delivery, 2-3 hours for Nairobi, Next day Countrywide or visit our shop at Standard  Building, standard street ,opposite Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi, 6th floor Room 16.

For information contact +254Mobiles