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› Sony WF-C500, Earbuds versus Sony WF-1000XM4, Earbuds
Sony WF-C500 versus Sony WF-1000XM4
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Sony WF-C500, Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4, Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,100 | KSh 29,900 |
| Sales | 36 - For Oct 2025 | 19 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 1 votes | 5 - 3 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 1 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 560 - For Oct 2025 | 296 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | September 2021 | August 2021 |
| Dimensions | - | - |
| Weight | 5.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Colors | Black White | Silver Black |
| Key features | DSEE upscaling for low quality audio Customize listening experience via Equalizer app Hands-free operation with smartphone voice assistants Quick connect to Windows PC via Swift Pair Trace misplaced C500 earbuds with Google Fast Pair IPX4 protection from water splashes | DSEE EXTREME upscaling for low quality audio Voice pickup using beamforming mics and bone-conduction sensor for clearer speech Trace misplaced XM4 earbuds with Google Fast Pair Adaptive sound control filters in important ambient sounds like announcements Bluetooth 5.2 supporting LDAC and Hi-Res audio wireless IPX4 protection from water splashes |
| Earbud | ||
| Driver | 5.8mm Neodymium Driver | 6mm |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz | 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 40kHz (LDAC) |
| Microphones | 1 Microphone | 2 Microphones Beamforming |
| IP rating | IPX4 Splash Resistant | IPX4 Splash Resistant |
| Chipset | - | Sony Processor V1 |
| Earbud controls | Tap | Tap |
| Earbud features | DSEE Audio Upscaling Equalizer Settings via App | DSEE EXTREME Audio Upscaling Ambient Sound Mode Automatic Wind Noise Reduction Hi-Res Audio Wireless Equalizer Settings via App |
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Proximity Touch | Proximity Touch Bone-conduction |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Sensors & connectivity features | Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP / SBC / AAC Windows Swift Pair / Google Fast Pair | Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP / SBC / AAC / LDAC Windows Swift Pair Google Fast Pair |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | - | - |
| Play time | Up To 10h | Up To 8h - Noise Cancellation ON Up To 12h - Noise Cancellation OFF |
| Talk time | Up To 5h | Up To 5.5h - Noise Cancellation ON Up To 6h - Noise Cancellation OFF |
| Charging | 0 - 100% In 2.5 hours 10 Min Charging = 1h Playtime | 0 - 100% In 1.5 hours 10 Min Charging = 1.5h Playtime |
| Battery features | - | - |
| Charging Case | ||
| Charging case dimensions | 80 x 34.9 x 30.9 mm | - |
| Charging case weight | 35 g | 41 g |
| Charging case battery | - | - |
| Charging case playtime | Up To 10h | Up To 16h |
| Charging case talk time | - | - |
| Charging | 3h | 3.5h |
| Charging case features | USB-C Charging | Qi Wireless Charging USB-C Charging |

