Sony WF-C500 vs. Sennheiser CX Plus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Sennheiser CX Plus. 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. Sennheiser CX Plus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
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
Earbud: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g
Charging case: 35 g
Colour Black | Orange | Green | White White | Black
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sennheiser CX Plus 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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser CX Plus are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio Bass Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C500.
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 7 mm Sennheiser CX Plus have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 1
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TrueResponse technology
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Controls Volume, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 10 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sennheiser CX Plus recharge faster than Sony WF-C500.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 Sennheiser CX Plus
Included Accessories Charging case 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh)
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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