I would recommend the Sony WF-C500 to those looking for a pair of no-nonsense TWS earbuds with a different design, sharp audio quality, and strong connectivity -- the two big must-haves for headphones of such kind. Since there are no wires to blame or adj...
Detailed sound quality, Excellent fit and very comfortable, Customisable equaliser, IPX4 sweat and splash resistant
No customisable controls, Hard-to-press buttons, No Transparency Mode
So, what's the answer to the all-important question - should you buy the Sony WF-C500? The answer is a resounding - depends. There are two areas where these earphones clearly shine - sound quality and fit. The earphones have a balanced sonic signature wit...
Abstract: Apple's AirPods are arguably the most popular true wireless earphones on the market, but it's not because they're cheap. The AirPods Pro sell for $249, while the third-generation AirPods go for $179 and the second-gen pair is $129 (and let's not even get...
The Sony WF-C500 earbuds are a great pick for shoppers on a tight budget who don't want to compromise on clarity. These admittedly cheap in-ear headphones do an astonishing job for the price - especially given they were released back in 2021 - with dynami...
The Sony WF-C500 are fantastic value for money. They sound superb, they're super comfortable and you can adjust the sound to exactly how you like it. They are basic though - there's no ANC and they'll only give you a total of 20 hours of battery with the...
Building affordable true wireless in-ear headphones is a different discipline to building expensive ones, but it's no less tricky. In the WF-C500 Sony has managed to bring a lot of what makes its expensive true wireless in-ears such a success without cutt...
Abstract: Sony is no stranger to true wireless earbuds. It sells some of the best we've ever tested, like the $280 WF-1000XM4, the $200 WF-1000XM3, and the $200 WF-SP800N. But Sony has been hesitant to enter the more budget-friendly end of the market. That is un...
Abstract: Sony is no stranger to true wireless earbuds. It sells some of the best we've ever tested, like the $280 WF-1000XM4, the $200 WF-1000XM3, and the $200 WF-SP800N. But Sony has been hesitant to enter the more budget-friendly end of the market. That is un...
Published: 2021-10-11, Author: Simon , review by: techradar.com
Informative, organized and lively sound, Neat and comfortable, Proper control app
Battery life is nothing special, Could sound both deeper and wider, Not short of rivals
Yes, making the WF-C500 so affordable has led to compromises - but Sony's kept them to a minimum, and delivered a very perky sound from very comfortable earbuds. They're far from your only choice, mind you, with lots of competing budget wireless earbuds o...
