Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 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

Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3.
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
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 5.8 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume, answer/end Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-C500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats3 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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