Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 and Sony WF-C500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.35 cm -
Width 3.8 cm -
Depth 2.8 cm -
Weight 18 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging station: 2.88 cm x 2.88 cm x 2.92 cm
Earbud: 3.9 cm x 2.8 cm x 2.35 cm / 18 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Charcoal sand | Black | Dusty rose | Moss green Black | Orange | Green | White
Body Material Aluminium, rubber, textile -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant, tear-resistant, wear-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6.4 mm 5.8 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB charger, 3 pairs of ergonomic sport ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 cable clips Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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