Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI AirDots and Sony WF-C500. 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

Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
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
Colour White Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - 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 Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 5.8 mm Xiaomi MI AirDots have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 recharge faster than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large) Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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