Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour - Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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