Sony WF-C500 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	5.4 g	8.2 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: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| Orange \| Green \| White	Grey \| White
Protection	Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
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	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm	5.8 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Volume, voice assistant	-

CABLE	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	10 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	-	10 hours
Charging Time	2.5 hour(s)	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Sony WF-C500	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	Charging case	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compatibility	Windows	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year	-