In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 3.48 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.25 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.27 cm | |
| Weight | 5.4 g | 6 g | Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Sony WF-C500 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 5.4 g Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g |
Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Black | Orange | Green | White | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| 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. |
| Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 9.2 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Controls | Volume, voice assistant | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | 8 hours | Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Sony WF-C500. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-C500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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| Compatibility | Windows | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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