Sony WF-C500 vs. Sony WF-C700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Sony WF-C700N. 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 WF-C700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 5.4 g 9.2 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
Earbud: 4.6 g
Charging case: 31 g
Colour Black | Orange | Green | White Black | Sage green | Violet | White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, 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 Sony WF-C700N
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-C700N 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-C700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 5 mm Sony WF-C500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Controls Volume, voice assistant Volume, voice assistant, answer call, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button
CABLE Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Features - Wind noise reduction structure
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - Noise sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 10 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C700N recharge faster than Sony WF-C500.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 Sony WF-C700N
Included Accessories Charging case 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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