Sony WI-SP500 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-SP500 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). 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-SP500 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height - 3.09 cm
Width - 2.18 cm
Depth - 2.4 cm
Weight - 5.3 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour Black | Pink White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-SP500.
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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 13.5 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WI-SP500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WI-SP500 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium) 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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