Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds Lite 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

Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 8.02 cm x 3.33 cm x 2.88 cm / 45.5 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Ceramic white Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection IP54, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
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 - Huawei FreeBuds Lite are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) -
Sound Effects Dynamic equaliser Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm Titanium/PU - 7 mm 5.8 mm Huawei FreeBuds Lite have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds Lite microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, voice assistant Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Sensors G-sensor, infrared wear sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Lite.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 3 hours Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds Lite Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips, charging case Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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