Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro 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 Redmi Buds 3 Pro vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.13 cm -
Width 2.54 cm -
Depth 2.03 cm -
Weight 4.9 g 5.4 g Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro are lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.54 cm x 2.03 cm x 2.13 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.5 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.6 cm / 55 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Graphite black | Glacier grey Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant 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 Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro 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 Redmi Buds 3 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Dual transparency mode Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm Composite - 9 mm 5.8 mm Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 2 devices connectivity -
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Controls Play/pause, skip track, answer call, noise-cancellation on/off Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 35 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro recharge faster than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro.
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories USB charge cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (470 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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