Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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 True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 2.665 cm -
Depth 1.64 cm -
Weight 4.1 g 5.4 g Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S are lighter than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection 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 Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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) 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 MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology DSP Noise Reduction -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 5.8 mm Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 43 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Standby Time 150 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S recharge faster than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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