Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Green
User rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars with 425 reviews.
4.4(425 Reviews)- 9 Expert Reviews
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Features
Make your music more natural
When an original music source is compressed, it loses the high-frequency elements that add detail and richness to a track. Our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) faithfully restores these to produce high-quality sound that’s closer to the original recording
Listen for hours, charge in minutes
Enjoy up to 20 hours of listening thanks to the handy charging case. In a hurry? A 10-minute quick charge gives you up to an hour of extra play time.
Splashes and sweat, no problem
With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these headphones – so you can keep on moving to the music.
Easier, clearer hands-free calling
Conversation flows freely with easy hands-free calling, now clearer than ever with a high-quality built-in microphone. You won’t even have to take your phone out of your pocket.
Small and light, a great fit
Designed small, these buds fit securely and comfortably in your ears. The rounded shape without edges makes them a pleasure to wear, leaving you free to focus on what matters – your music.
Go anywhere, pocket-sized case
The cylindrical charging case is extremely small and easy to carry around in a pocket or bag so you can take your earbuds everywhere you go. Its translucent lid with a texture like frosted glass gives the case a stylish, luxurious look and feel.
Ergonomic Surface Design
Since introducing the first in-ear headphones in 1982, we’ve surveyed huge amounts of data relating to ear shapes from around the world. The WF-C500 headphones are the product of that research, combining a shape that matches the ear cavity with new ergonomic surface design.
Your sound, just how you like it
Tailor sound to your personal preference. Choose from a variety of presets to match sound quality with the genre of music you're listening to. Or create and save your own presets using the EQ Custom feature on the Sony │ Headphones Connect app.
One earbud, ideal for multitasking
If you want to listen to your music while still being able to have a conversation, remove one earbud only from the charging case and use as normal
Easy button operation
The buttons on the WF-C500 headphones not only let you play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume – they also offer an easy way to access your smartphone’s voice assistant and make and receive calls hands-free.
So immersive. So real.
Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.6 These headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.
What's Included
- WFC500 headphone
- Charging Case
- USB cable
- Hybrid silicone earbuds
- Warranty Card
- Operating Instructions
- Reference Guide
Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active)Yes
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth
- True WirelessYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Microphone FeaturesNoise cancelling
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- Battery Life20 hours
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Siri
- Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle Assistant, Siri
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedSmall, Medium, Large
General
- Product NameWF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone
- BrandSony
- Ear CushionsNo
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedSmall, Medium, Large
- Model NumberWFC500/G
- ColorGreen
- Color CategoryGreen
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active)Yes
- Sound IsolatingYes
- Environmental Noise ControlYes
- Integrated AmplifierNo
- Volume Limiting FunctionNo
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth
- True WirelessYes
- Bluetooth Version5.0
Features
- WaterproofYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Microphone FeaturesNoise cancelling
- ControlsVolume
- Body Metrics MeasuredNot Applicable
- Bone Conducting TechnologyNo
- Lighting TypeMulticolor
- High Resolution AudioNo
Design
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- StyleSports and Exercise
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life20 hours
- Charging Accessory IncludedCase, Cable
- Battery Life Provided by Charging Case20 hours
- Fast ChargingYES
- Charging Interface(s)USB Type C
Compatibility
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Siri
- Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle Assistant, Siri
Dimension
- Product Height2.91 inches
- Product Width3.9 inches
- Product Depth2.16 inches
- Product Weight0.31 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC027242922709
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 425 reviews
(425 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(9)Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
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Sound Quality5 out of 5Battery Life5 out of 5Connectivity5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best on the market!
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Mind blowing sound & Impressive battery life! The sound is customizable with the app for different preferences. The battery lasts for days & you can use 1 headphone at a time if you choose. I've bought 3 pairs as gifts. These are all around 10/10!
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
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Sound Quality5 out of 5Battery Life5 out of 5Connectivity5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Sound Quality4 out of 5Battery Life4 out of 5Connectivity4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Good product, I really love the size and how it fits in the ear.
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
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Sound Quality4 out of 5Battery Life4 out of 5Connectivity4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony and it's Auditory Excellence!
||Posted .5 Stars, Thumbs Up, 10/10 w.e. else to describe this mid-range, affordable and premium TWS contender of a Audio Experience! Maybe a bit of a Sony fan, but this fits more comfortable than the XM4's to me. Do they sound better than the XM4'S? No, but man do they sound good! Sony's EQ App is also a gem to work with, these sub $100 earbuds can mop the floor with some of the "big boys" in terms of Audio Mastery. Sure they lack ANC, no In Ear Detection.... But I did not purchase these for that, I wanted great audio without paying more than $200. I already have other sets of TWS earbuds I wanted something to take with me on the fly and not have to worry about losing, misplacing or getting my investment stolen. So Sony thank you, thank you for another product that I am sure to enjoy. If you're looking for the latest features like ANC, In Ear Detection, etc look elsewhere or pay more or buy Soundcore products. This is meant for decent to above average audio.
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value1 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Worst earbud purchase ever!
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Purchased these based off of review as a Christmas gift for my daughter. Let's say I wouldn't recommend. They only lasted for a month! One earbud stopped working completely! The other one stopped working and stop charging! Don't waste your money! I can't even return them because it's outside date to return.
Features
Value1 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Listening to musicCons mentioned:Noise cancellation, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable great sound
|Posted .These ear buds are a value focused item that offers next generation playback, has a sturdy fit that remands comfortable during longs sessions and are dust/water resistant. Things like app support with EQ presets, easy controls on ear buds and long battery life sets this apart form others in this price range where some of these features are lacking. Setup: First thing you notice after opening box is a quick steps diagram on the box that directs you to scan a QR code to download app on the phone, the QR code is very tiny, so my phone’s camera had an issue detecting it at first. Once it did, you’re directed to a web page where you chose IOS or Android options, when the app is installed, you go some steps, and the app connects the ear buds very quick and easily (good feature) then it updated to the latest 8.2 software version. The app prompts you to enable 360 Reality Audio Setup with compatible apps that have that option like Jay-Z’s TIDAL service or Amazon Music HD plan. Note: 360 Reality Audio format brings a 3D element to HiFi's lossless audio kind of like Dolby Atmos but is different from that. I don’t have any 360 audio options in my music subscriptions so could not test that feature, after that I went to the EQ presets and selected Bass Boast. The app interface is clear and simple to operate with battery levels, status of music playing, and ear buds has voice prompts to inform you of connection status, battery level etc, which I really liked. Sound: Excellent quality while playing music and on voice calls, ear buds get pretty loud at 70% volume and music is very clear and vibrant. Bass is good although not earth shaking. The EQ preset has options for almost all types of music and has Sony’s additional DSEE (digital sound enhancement engine) option which upscales audio, but I didn’t notice much of a difference with it enabled but did with EQ. With that said, two things may be a factor on why I didn’t notice a difference; I’m not considered an audiophile and all my music services are low quality free services so I doubt any upscaling would do much for those unlike pay premium services with high quality “Hi-Res Lossless maximum resolution of 24-bit/192 kHz.audio”. Form & Features: The well-built rounded buds are impressively light, with real control buttons that are easily pressed, right button controls play/pause, song skip, and calling while a hold press calls up your voice assistant. The left bud provides volume control: tap to raise volume and hold to lower, onboard volume control is one of the most convenient wireless earbuds features, and a surprising number of buds don’t offer it. The translucent battery case just has a cheap feel to it but is very small for the pocket. I really like these buds with the only con of not having noise cancellation but not really a big deal since these get loud. I also think these would be a good upgrade for those with cheap ear buds or for first time true wireless buyers. Battery life: Up to 10 hours of playtime, one extra charge in the case, good for about 20 hours total. Rapid charging: 10 minutes for 1 hour of play. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2time. Audio codecs: AAC, Sony DSEE. Dust/water resistance: IPX4. Fit: 3 ear tips sizes. Weight: 5.7 grams per bud, 34 gram case.
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great budget earbuds.
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I bought them for my wife, they are small and fit well with her ears, battery life is awesome, the sound blew my wife's Samsung SM-R175 out of the water hands down sound quality is above her expectations.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Sound Quality5 out of 5Battery Life5 out of 5Connectivity5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Listening to music, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound.
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Great for working out. It cancels out the nose of the gym!! Sound is also great. Love i can comtrol volume and change songs with juat a click!! Highly recommend! Also comes in a cute case!
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
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Sound Quality5 out of 5Battery Life5 out of 5Connectivity5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Listening to music, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great all-round buds. Sound, fit, looks, battery.
|Posted .I am mostly an Android guy, and I have been all over the place with several different brands of in ear headphones. While each set had things I liked, I have not settled on one pair, as there always seemed to be a thing or two that wasn’t quite what I was looking for or came up after some time spent with them. That said, I really like these buds. They pretty much have everything I want and come at a nice price. They seem to be the ones for me. They come with the Sony name, so I expected a nice build, and they have it. Well-built, with some water/sweat protection, several size tips, and a great size and light weight. Most importantly, to me, they fit me very well and are comfortable. Of course, this is just a matter of my ear shape, but if buds do not fit well, sound will suffer, they will be uncomfortable, they can possibly fall out…and ultimately, I won’t wear them. More or less, a dealbreaker. No issues here for me, at all. As for the style? I love it. Plain. Matte. Black. It is all I wanted. It is sort of the typical Sony Style and I like it. Sound is excellent. Music, podcasts, and calls all are loud and clear out of the box. Using the Sony App you can tune the EQ to get more of a sound you personally like. I messed around and really found an improvement. I think it is definitely worth spending some time here to dial in what you like. There are also some other options you can play with regarding spatial sound and Sony’s DSEE enhancements, but I found tweaking the EQ was all I needed. All in all, I am very pleased with the sound. I think it is great sound for the price. So far, battery life has been good. As advertised. I don’t think it will be an issue for anyone, and I love the quick charge that gives you an hour in ten minutes. I will say, I do not “love” the case. It is small enough, and I do like the transparent aspect, and color choices, but it definitely does not feel as premium as others in the space. I suspect it will hold up over time, but I will have to see. I do give them credit for trying something new. It is not something I have used a lot in the past, given my previous bud choices, but I have really come to like having the ability to have playback, volume, call, and assistant controls baked into the buds themselves. They work well and are convenient. Perhaps even more convenient, well to me, is being able to use just one bud. I have said it many times, I just wish this functionality was universal. Doing things around the house, going for a walk, sometimes, you just want to be able to hear around you. It may be a niche thing, but it is important to me. Lastly, I have to comment how wonderful pairing was. It was simply a matter of opening the app, popping a bud out, and everything was ready to go. Quick pairing. Love it. The connection has also remained rock solid. Ultimately, as I said earlier, I really like these buds. They come from a reputable name, fit well, sound great, look good, and come at a nice price. I think they are a great value.
This review is from Sony - WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphone - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
(9 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Simon Lucas on October 11, 2021
Sony WF-C500 reviewSony's budget wireless earbuds impress
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Alex Bracetti on August 3, 2022
Sony WF-C500 review: These $99 buds are a top value choiceThese entry-level Sony earbuds combine upmarket features with great performance at a bargain price.
Full Review - T3Rating, 5 out of 55.0Yasmine Crossland on February 24, 2022
Sony WF-C500 review: the best wireless earbuds you can get for this cheapThe Sony WF-C500 sound incredible and they're comfortable
Full Review - What Hi-Fi?Rating, 5 out of 55.0What Hi-Fi? on June 20, 2022
Sony WF-C500 reviewGenuine contenders that don't cut too many corners
Full Review - rtings.comRating, 3.7 out of 53.7Jake Thauvette on November 23, 2021
Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless ReviewThe Sony WF-C500 are budget-friendly earbuds with a very neutral sound profile. Ηowever, our unit's left and right earbuds are a bit mismatched, and there's more
Full Review - Reviewed.comRyan Waniata on September 29, 2021
Sony WF-C500 Wireless Earbuds ReviewSony WF-C500 Wireless Earbuds Review
Full Review - TechgoonduAlfred Siew on December 29, 2021
Goondu review: Sony WF-C500 true wireless earphones are attractively priced - TechgoonduThough without features like active noise cancelling and touch controls, the well priced Sony WF-C500 earphones can still sound decent.
Full Review - indiatodayRating, 4 out of 54.0Sarthak-Dogra on March 25, 2022
Sony WF C500 TWS earbuds review: On-point audio, comfortable fit, missed functionalitySony's audio expertise is evident with the WF C500 earbuds. What could have been better was a bit more utilitarian design and a few extra features.
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Q: QuestionCan I use this with Samsung android phone ?
Asked by Karlie.
- A:Answer Yes. My wife uses them with a note 10 plus. The box would make you thing they are only for iPhone but they work with Android
Answered by Tate
Q: QuestionSome comments say you are able to use one headphone at a time but does it matter which one? Headphones that only connect one to the phone and then the second one to the first is a deal breaker
Asked by Mdj4715.
- A:Answer No it doesn’t matter which one you use. For work I use my left one all day. At home I’ll use my right one in. Most times I don’t feel like putting both in. Whichever one I’m using, I leave the other one inside the case. You’ll be fine using just one for a while. They last very long. I charge my case once a week. So you’re okay to just use one if that’s what you choose to do
Answered by Reddington
Q: QuestionHow is the microphone quality? Do others hear you clearly?
Asked by Talkative.
- A:Answer I use phone for work much of my day and have had no issues with people hearing me.
Answered by Minimaster
Q: QuestionCan these headphones work with an apple watch series 6? Specifically, I want to know if I can use them with my apple watch to listen to my music while out of the house on an outdoor run, without my iPhone on me.
Asked by blueblur94.
- A:Answer They will work for that, just be aware that any EQ settings from the Headphones app won’t work because the Apple Watch doesn’t support it.
Answered by jman007bond
Q: QuestionDo they have different rubber tips that come with it?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes they do, they have a few different sizes to fit more comfortably.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionDo these have physical buttons or touch capacitive sensors?
Asked by Kalamazou.
- A:Answer Each earbud has one button. It’s physical touch to turn up the volume, turn down the volume, pick up a phone call or hang up a phone call. Also they can be used for whatever voice assistant your phone uses. I got my self a pair. I love them. They also have a very clear instruction booklet that also teaches you how to use each earbud. The box itself also has a QR scanner code that you can scan and the website also has the same instructions if you don’t wanna read the instruction booklet.
Answered by Reddington
Q: QuestionCan these ear phones be used while watching TV? If so is there a base that gets attached to the tv or box?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer If your TV has Bluetooth, then yes these can be used on it. You just need to connect them, you don’t need a fancy box or anything. Just look up the pairing process and take it from there.
Answered by Reddington
Q: QuestionCan you go swimming with these?
Asked by Skmaz.
- A:Answer They can handle sweat orgetting caught jn the rain but i would not swim in them.
Answered by Luis