Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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

Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | White Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Bass Boost Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C500.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.08% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 110 dB -
Diaphragm 7 mm 5.8 mm Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 1 -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TrueResponse technology -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX True Wireless.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sennheiser CX True Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser CX True Wireless.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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