Sony WF-C500 vs. Fairphone

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Fairphone. 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

Sony WF-C500 vs. Fairphone Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Product Type True wireless 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
Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g
Colour Black | Orange | Green | White Black
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Splashproof, 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 Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Fairphone 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone 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 -
Sensitivity - 101 dB +/- 3dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 10 mm Fairphone have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Controls Volume, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Features - Touch control, wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 45 mAh
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 5 hours Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
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Standby Time - 180 days
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hours Fairphone recharge faster than Sony WF-C500.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 Fairphone
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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