Sony WF-C500 vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
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
Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour Black | Orange | Green | White Carbon black
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Dust-resistant, 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 Xiaomi Buds 3
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 Xiaomi Buds 3 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Xiaomi Buds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Volume, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 38 mAh
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Buds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility Windows -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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