Sony WI-C400 vs. Sony WI-SP500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C400 and Sony WI-SP500. 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 WI-C400 vs. Sony WI-SP500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 35 g -
Colour Black Black | Pink
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 8 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-C400 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-SP500.
Diaphragm 9 mm 13.5 mm Sony WI-SP500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C400.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume
CABLE Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Cable Type USB cable - 50 m -
FEATURES Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Features Vibrating call alert -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-C400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-SP500.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WI-SP500 recharge faster than Sony WI-C400.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WI-C400 Sony WI-SP500
Included Accessories - 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium)
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