Ako tražite par jeftinih bežičnih slušalica za umetanje u uho, možete birati između nekoliko marki i modela - Jabra , Panasonic , Anker , Plantronics , Skullcandy , da spomenemo samo neke. U ovom članku razmatramo Sonyjev^(Sony) prijedlog za početni segment pravih bežičnih slušalica, Sony WF-C500 . Mali su, razumne cijene i imaju znanje i iskustvo marke Sony kao jamstvo za njihovu kvalitetu. ^(Sony)Hoće li ući u vaš uži izbor? Imaju li dovoljno novca za tvoj novac? Pročitajte ovu recenziju kako biste saznali kako se izvode:

Sony WF-C500: Kome su dobri?

Trebali biste razmotriti Sony WF-C500 istinski bežične slušalice^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} ako:

• Slušajte^(Listen) puno glazbe na svojim mobilnim uređajima
• Ne sviđaju se slušalice osjetljive na dodir
• Odsutni ste od punjača dulje vrijeme i ne želite ometati slušanje kako biste napunili slušalice
• Uživajte^(Enjoy) u trčanju i trebate par laganih, robusnih slušalica s pristojnom kvalitetom zvuka

Za i protiv

Postoji nekoliko pozitivnih strana o Sony WF-C500 istinski bežičnim^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless)} slušalicama:

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• Čvrste su i dobro građene
• Udobne su
• Jednostavna upravljačka shema, zajedno s fizičkim tipkama, čini uređaj iznimno jednostavnim za korištenje
• Trajanje baterije za slušalice je dobro
• Dobar izbor boja

Međutim, postoje neke stvari koje nam nisu po volji:

• Mikrofoni na Sony WF-C500 imaju problema s preuzimanjem vašeg glasa tijekom poziva
• Imali smo problema s povezivanjem na našem testnom prijenosnom računalu kada su bili povezani i drugi Bluetooth uređaji^(Bluetooth)
• Trajanje baterije kućišta za punjenje moglo je biti bolje

Presuda

Doista bežične slušalice Sony WF-C500^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} su , prije svega, jeftin proizvod. Stoga im ne možemo zamjeriti nedostatak naprednijih značajki poput ANC -a . Međutim, kvaliteta integriranih mikrofona je neadekvatna, što ih čini manje poželjnim za telefonske razgovore. Izvrsni su za slušanje glazbe, kako zbog dugog trajanja baterije, tako i zbog činjenice da su udobni za nošenje. Kvaliteta zvuka odgovara cijeni. Preporučili bismo Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Slušalice^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} korisnicima koji paze na budžet i koji provode puno vremena slušajući glazbu na svojim iPhone ili Android uređajima i ne trebaju im za česte telefonske pozive.

Otpakivanje stvarno bežičnih slušalica Sony WF-C500^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)}

Slušalice Sony WF-C500 dolaze u maloj bijeloj kutiji, s visokokvalitetnom grafikom i puno informacija. Kutija je veličine samo 3,75 x 2,75 x 1,96 inča (95 x 70 x 50 mm) i, kako se očekivalo, vrlo je lagana. S prednje strane nalazi se slika Coral Orange slušalica, naziv modela i nekoliko tehničkih specifikacija.

Prednja strana kutije u kojoj dolazi Sony WF-C500

Stražnja strana kutije sadrži ostale tehničke specifikacije, kao i serijski broj proizvoda. Prema Sonyju^(Sony) , ambalaža ne sadrži plastiku.

Stražnja strana kutije ima nekoliko tehničkih specifikacija i serijski broj

Kutija sadrži slušalice, futrolu za punjenje, dva seta nastavaka, USB-A na USB-C kabel, plus uobičajene upute za uporabu na nekoliko jezika.

Sadržaj je standardan: kućište za punjenje, nastavci za uši, kabel

Otvaranjem futrole za punjenje možemo baciti prvi pogled na stvarne slušalice. Poluprozirni poklopac kućišta lako se otvara i kućište je vrlo lagano.

Jednostavnost^(Simplicity) obično znači čvrstinu, a WF-C500 označite oba polja

Iskustvo raspakiranja bilo je ugodno. Priložena kutija je dobro napravljena i lako se otvara. Sviđa nam se što u pakiranju nema plastike, a unutarnja kutija se lako reciklira. Kvaliteta dodataka je dobra, a dolaze dobro zapakirani odvojeno od kućišta.^{(The unboxing experience was pleasant. The included box is well-made and easy to open. We like that there is no plastic in the packaging, and the inner box is easily recyclable. The quality of the accessories is good, and they come well packaged separately from the case.)}

Specifikacije dizajna i hardvera

Nakon otvaranja kutije prvo smo bacili pogled na dodatke. USB kabel je vrlo kratak (samo 8,5 inča ili 21,5 cm), ali bi trebao biti dovoljan za većinu slučajeva korištenja. Vrhovi za uši su veličine S i L, a oni veličine M već su postavljeni na slušalice.

Futrola za punjenje osigurava dovoljno punjenja za 10 sati reprodukcije

Futrola za punjenje je čvrsta i lagana, s težinom od samo 1,23 oz (35 g). Njegove dimenzije su 3,15 x 1,37 x 1,21 inča (80,0 x 34,9 x 30,9 mm). Poklopac je poluproziran i u tamnom okruženju, kada se pupoljci pune, dio jantarne svjetlosti koju emitiraju može se vidjeti kroz poklopac. Također ima statusnu LED diodu^(LED) koja svijetli kada se kućište puni. Prema Sonyju^(Sony) , ima dovoljno snage da jednom potpuno napuni slušalice. Kad smo kod toga, trajanje baterije slušalica je jako dobro: 10 sati neprekidne reprodukcije plus još 10 koje osigurava kućište. Trajanje baterije se prepolovi ako koristite slušalice za razgovore. Vrijeme punjenja za kućište je otprilike 3 sata, dok će se pupoljci napuniti do 100% za 2,5 sata, prema Sonyju^(Sony) .Nadalje^{(Furthermore)} , deset minuta punjenja donijet će vam sat vremena reprodukcije, što je lijepo ako ste u žurbi i zaboravite napuniti slušalice prije toga.

Sony WF-C500 mali su i lagani

Slušalice su male, lagane (5,4 g svaka) i imaju 5,8 mm pogonske jedinice s frekvencijskim odzivom od 20Hz-20,000Hz (44,1kHz uzorkovanje). Pregledali smo Coral Orange verziju, ali slušalice su dostupne i u zelenoj, crnoj i bijeloj boji.

Slušalice Sony WF-C500 također su dostupne u crnoj, bijeloj i zelenoj boji

Nazovite nas staromodnim, ali volimo činjenicu da Sony WF-C500 ima fizičke kontrole. Gumbi se relativno lako pritiskaju i pružaju dovoljnu povratnu informaciju. Certifikat IPX4 znači da su pupoljci sigurni od povremenog prskanja vode. Veza se ostvaruje putem Bluetooth 5.0 .

Sve tehničke specifikacije možete pronaći na ovoj stranici: WF-C500 Truly Wireless slušalice^{(WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} .

Općenito, korišteni materijali nisu jeftini, a poluprozirni poklopac kućišta za punjenje je po našem mišljenju lijep izbor dizajna. Pupoljci i kućište ne izgledaju kao vrhunski, već su čvrsti i prikladni za svakodnevnu upotrebu. Nije bilo vidljivih problema s kvalitetom materijala, a tehničke karakteristike su u skladu s cijenom.^{(Overall, the materials used are not cheap, and the semitransparent lid of the charging case is a nice design choice in our opinion. The buds and the case don’t feel premium, but rather sturdy and fit for daily use. There were no visible issues with the quality of the materials, and the technical specs are in line with the price.)}

Korištenje stvarno bežičnih slušalica Sony WF-C500^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)}

Sada, naprijed do zabavnih stvari. Prva stvar koja nam je upala u oko je činjenica da slušalice imaju fizičke kontrole. Zašto biste, u doba kapacitivnih tipki i zaslona osjetljivih na dodir, željeli prave tipke na svojim slušalicama? Dva su razloga za to:

• u usporedbi sa slušalicama osjetljivim na dodir, vjerojatnost slučajnog izdavanja naredbe je puno, puno manja;
• Haptička povratna informacija od stvarnog pritiskanja gumba na većini slušalica osjetljivih na dodir je nula. Dobijate samo zvučne signale, što nekim korisnicima može biti neugodno. Uz Sony WF-C500 možete osjetiti kada uspješno pritisnete tipku, pa je upotrebljivost poboljšana.

Fizičke tipke povezane su s izvrsnom, iako osnovnom, upravljačkom shemom: od tipki možete kontrolirati samo glasnoću, reprodukciju/pauziranje medijskih datoteka, odgovaranje i završavanje poziva, ali kada su u pitanju naredbe, jednostavnije je ponekad bolje. Na primjer, da biste povećali glasnoću, trebate samo jednom pritisnuti lijevu tipku, a za smanjenje jednostavno držite pritisnutu istu tipku dok glasnoća ne padne na željenu razinu.

Kontrole su jednostavne, ali i jednostavne

Nakon što smo iskusili komplicirane naredbene sheme koje uključuju dvostruke ili čak trostruke dodire na tipke osjetljive na dodir, ova metoda je mnogo učinkovitija i preciznija.

Pupoljci su dovoljno mali da stanu u većinu ušiju, a priloženi pupoljci pokrivaju širok raspon veličina ušnog kanala. Probali smo trčati dok smo ih nosili, i nisu otpale. Dobra stvar jer su tako male. Profesionalni savjet: ako odaberete bijele ili narančaste, lako ćete ih uočiti ako padnu 🙂

Fizičke tipke su velike i pružaju dobru povratnu informaciju

Prvo smo testirali pupoljke slušajući glazbu. Početna kvaliteta zvuka nije bila nevjerojatna, glasnoća i bas su bili dovoljno dobri, ali srednji i visoki su bili, u nedostatku bolje riječi, bljutavi. Pupoljci su zvučali prosječno, ali nije bilo pravih problema s kvalitetom. Zatim smo preuzeli Headphones Connect , Sony aplikaciju posvećenu cijelom nizu bežičnih slušalica, dostupnih i za Android^{(for Android)} i za iPhone^{(for iPhones)} . Aplikacija je prepuna značajki i ima čisto korisničko sučelje. Čak se podudara i s bojom slušalica s kojima se spaja, jer zašto ne?

S aplikacijom smo uspjeli fino podesiti zvuk po svom ukusu, jer aplikacija nudi nekoliko unaprijed postavljenih i prilagođenih postavki ekvilajzera. Također ima odjeljak posvećen pružanju najboljeg zvuka, na temelju… slika vaših ušiju. Da, dobro ste pročitali. Osim što radi s samo nekoliko aplikacija (poput Tidala^(Tidal) , na primjer), nismo uvjereni da će fotografiranje naših ušiju pomoći u postizanju boljeg zvuka. To je kao da dostavite fotografije svog automobila tvrtki za ugađanje kako bi ona povećala njegovu izvedbu isključivo na temelju tih slika. Vjerujemo da je natjecateljski pristup, zapravo testiranje sluha korisnika na nekoliko frekvencija, korisniji i daje bolje rezultate. Uz to, odabrane aplikacije koje rade s ovom značajkom zvučale su prilično dobro.

Aplikacija Headphones Connect je zgodna i korisna

Nakon ugađanja zvuka pomoću aplikacije, slušalice su zvučale bolje, ali im je još uvijek nedostajala jasnoća uređaja više klase. Aktivirali smo DSEE ( Digital Sound Enhancement Engine ), algoritam koji je razvio Sony za poboljšanje kvalitete zvuka glazbe, a učinak je bio suptilan, ali jasno prisutan. Krajnji rezultat bio je u skladu s konkurencijom: dobar bas, jasni visoki tonovi, dovoljno raspoređeni instrumenti, sveukupno uravnotežen i detaljan zvuk.

Zatim smo ih isprobali u njihovom drugom najčešće korištenom scenariju: telefonskim pozivima. Nažalost, iako je kvaliteta zvuka bila dobra, osoba s druge strane razgovora stalno nas je imala problema s čujem. Probali smo s nekoliko telefona, ali rezultat je bio isti. Idemo dalje, ne možete zamjeriti stvarno bežičnim slušalicama Sony WF-C500^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} za nedostatak ANC -a^(ANC)(aktivno poništavanje buke), budući da se radi o proračunskim slušalicama. Nadalje, suzbijanje buke zbog njihovog držanja u ušima je dovoljno dobro. Nema ni načina ambijentalnog zvuka (tada slušalice reproduciraju okolne zvukove tako da možete čuti što se događa oko vas čak i sa uključenim slušalicama). Međutim, ako vam je draže, možete koristiti samo jednu od slušalica, što je, na primjer, dobar izbor ako vozite, a i dalje trebate koristiti slušalice kao slušalice za telefon.

Prešli smo na njihovo povezivanje s prijenosnim računalom, da vidimo jesu li problemi i dalje prisutni. Opet^(Again) , tijekom videopoziva, osoba s druge strane bi se žalila na kvalitetu zvuka. Poslušajte snimku napravljenu u sustavu Windows 11^{(Windows 11)} pomoću integrirane aplikacije za snimanje glasa^{(Voice Recorder)} :

Začudo, pri povezivanju putem Bluetooth 4.0 ključa nismo mogli koristiti ni mikrofon na Sony WF-C500 , ali je radio kada je bio povezan putem Bluetooth 5.0 . Nadalje, primijetili smo povremeni bug: ponekad, kada su slušalice bile spojene na naše ASUS Zenbook Duo prijenosno računalo, naš Bluetooth miš (koji je također napravio Asus ) prestao je ispravno raditi. Vaša kilometraža može varirati, ovisno o vašim uređajima, ali naše iskustvo s korištenjem Sony WF-C500 s prijenosnim računalom nije bilo sjajno.

Sony WF-C500 spojen na prijenosno računalo sa sustavom Windows 11^{(Windows 11)}

Konačno, testirali smo vijek trajanja baterije i evo, Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless slušalice^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} su isporučene u cijelosti: reproducirajući zvuk pri umjerenoj glasnoći, uspjeli smo nadmašiti vrijeme rada baterije koje je odredio Sony . Dobili smo jedanaest sati, što je, iako nije najbolji rezultat vani, svakako jako dobro. Ako se ne koriste i nisu u kućištu, slušalice Sony WF-C500 se isključuju radi štednje baterije. Da biste ih ponovno uključili, jednostavno pritisnite gumb na svakoj slušalici nekoliko sekundi. Da nam se ponudi izbor, zamijenili bismo vrlo malu težinu kućišta za veći kapacitet baterije, koja može u potpunosti napuniti pupoljke više puta. Ipak, 20 sati kombiniranog vremena reprodukcije nije previše otrcano. Punjenje^(Charging)bio je brz - u roku od tri sata slušalice su bile spremne za upotrebu.

Korištenje stvarno bežičnih slušalica Sony WF-C500 predstavlja mješovito iskustvo: slušalice su savršene za svakodnevnu upotrebu zajedno s pametnim telefonom, ali samo za reprodukciju glazbe. Za pozive, zvuk koji hvataju integrirani mikrofoni nije sjajan, a pri povezivanju s računalima možete naići na probleme s vezom dok koristite i druge Bluetooth uređaje. Upravljačka shema je vrlo dobra, a svoju omiljenu glazbu na ovim slušalicama možete jednostavno slušati cijeli dan zahvaljujući dobrom trajanju baterije.^{(Using the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones is a mixed experience: the headphones are perfect for daily use together with a smartphone, but only for music playback. For calls, the sound picked up by the integrated microphones is not great, and when connecting to computers, you can encounter connection issues while also using other Bluetooth devices. The control scheme is very good, and you can easily listen to your favorite music on these earbuds for a full day thanks to the good battery life.)}

Kakvo je vaše mišljenje o stvarno bežičnim slušalicama Sony WF-C500^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} ?

Potraga za bežičnim slušalicama je duga i zamorna. Bombardirani ste tehničkim specifikacijama i popisima značajki, ali više od ostalih nosivih uređaja, odabir pravih slušalica uvelike ovisi o vašoj anatomiji i osobnim preferencijama. Nadamo se da smo uspjeli baciti svjetlo na to kako je koristiti Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless slušalice^{(Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones)} . Prije nego što odete, željeli bismo znati vaše mišljenje o ovim jeftinim bežičnim slušalicama. Ako posjedujete par, bilo bi sjajno kada biste u odjeljku za komentare mogli opisati i svoje iskustvo s njima, kako bi drugi korisnici dobili jasniju sliku.

Sony WF-C500 review: budget earbuds for comfortable listening

Іf уou’re searching for a pair of budget wireless in-ear headphones, you can choose from quite a few brands and models - Jabra, Panaѕonic, Anker, Plantronics, Skullcandy, to name but a few. In this article, we are reviewing Sony’s рroposition for the entry-level true wireless earbuds segment, the Sony WF-C500. They are smаll, reasonably priced, and have the Sony brаnd know-how and experience аs a guarantee for thеir quality. Will they mаke it on your shortlist? Have they got enоugh bang for your buck? Read this review to find out how they perform:

Sony WF-C500: Who are they good for?

You should consider the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones if you:

• Listen to a lot of music on your mobile device(s)
• Dislike touch-sensitive earbuds
• Are away from a charger for long periods of time and don’t want to interrupt your listening to charge your headphones
• Enjoy jogging and need a pair of light, robust earbuds with decent sound quality

Pros and cons

There are several positives about the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones:

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• They are sturdy and well-built
• They are comfortable
• The simple control scheme, coupled with the physical buttons, makes the device extremely easy to use
• The battery life for the earbuds is good
• Good-looking color selection

However, there are some things that aren’t to our liking:

• The microphones on the Sony WF-C500 have trouble picking up your voice in calls
• We had some connectivity issues on our test laptop when other Bluetooth devices were also connected
• The battery life of the charging case could have been better

Verdict

The Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones are, first and foremost, a budget product. Thus, we cannot fault them for the lack of more advanced features like ANC. However, the quality of the integrated microphones is inadequate, and that makes them less desirable for phone calls. They are great for listening to music, both because of the long battery life and the fact that they’re comfortable to wear. The sound quality is correct for the price. We would recommend the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones to budget-conscious users who spend a lot of time listening to music on their iPhone or Android devices and don’t need them for frequent phone calls.

Unboxing of the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones

The Sony WF-C500 headphones come in a small white box, with high quality graphics and lots of information on it. The box is just 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.96 inches (95 x 70 x 50 mm) in size and, as expected, very light. On the front there’s a picture of the Coral Orange headphones, the model name and several technical specs.

The front of the box that the Sony WF-C500 comes in

The back of the box contains other technical specs, as well as the product serial number. According to Sony, the packaging does not contain any plastic.

The back of the box has several technical specs and the serial number

The box contains the headphones, a charging case, two sets of bud tips, a USB-A to USB-C cable, plus the usual operating instructions in several languages.

The contents are standard: charging case, ear tips, cable

Opening the charging case, we can take a first glance at the actual headphones. The semi-transparent lid of the case is easy to open and the case is very light.

Simplicity usually means sturdiness, and the WF-C500 tick both boxes

The unboxing experience was pleasant. The included box is well-made and easy to open. We like that there is no plastic in the packaging, and the inner box is easily recyclable. The quality of the accessories is good, and they come well packaged separately from the case.

Design and hardware specifications

After opening the box, we first took a look at the accessories. The USB cable is very short (only 8.5 inches or 21.5 cm), but it should be enough for most use cases. The ear tips are the S and L sizes, with the M sized ones already mounted on the headphones.

The charging case provides enough charge for 10 hours of playback

The charging case is sturdy and light, with a weight of just 1.23 oz (35 g). Its dimensions are 3.15 x 1.37 x 1.21 inches (80.0 x 34.9 x 30.9 mm). The lid is semitransparent and in dark environments, when the buds are charging, some of the amber light they emit can be seen through the lid. It also has a status LED that lights up when the case is charging. According to Sony, it has enough juice to fully charge the headphones once. Speaking of which, the battery life of the buds is really good: 10 hours of continuous playback plus another 10 provided by the case. The battery life is cut in half if you use the headphones for calls. The charge time for the case is roughly 3 hours, while the buds will charge to 100% in 2.5 hours, according to Sony. Furthermore, ten minutes of charging time will get you an hour of playback, which is nice if you are in a hurry and you forget to charge the earbuds beforehand.

The Sony WF-C500 are small and light

The headphones are small, light (5.4 g each) and have 5.8mm driver units with a frequency response of 20Hz-20,000Hz (44.1kHz sampling). We reviewed the Coral Orange version, but the headphones are also available in lime green, black, and white.

The Sony WF-C500 earbuds are also available in black, white, and lime green

Call us old-fashioned, but we love the fact that the Sony WF-C500 has physical controls. The buttons are relatively easy to press and provide sufficient feedback. The IPX4 certification means that the buds are safe from the occasional splash of water. The connection is made using Bluetooth 5.0.

You can find all the technical specs on this page: WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones.

Overall, the materials used are not cheap, and the semitransparent lid of the charging case is a nice design choice in our opinion. The buds and the case don’t feel premium, but rather sturdy and fit for daily use. There were no visible issues with the quality of the materials, and the technical specs are in line with the price.

Using the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones

Now, onwards to the fun stuff. The first thing that caught our eye was the fact that the headphones have physical controls. Why, in the age of capacitive buttons and touch screens, would you want actual buttons on your earbuds? There are two reasons for that:

• compared to the touch-sensitive earbuds, the probability of issuing a command accidentally is much, much lower;
• The haptic feedback from actually pressing a button on most touch-sensitive buds is zero. You only get beeps, which can be annoying to some users. With the Sony WF-C500, you can feel when you successfully press the button, so the usability is improved.

The physical buttons are coupled with a superb, if basic, control scheme: from the buttons you only get to control volume, the playing/pausing of media files, answering and ending calls, but when it comes to commands, simpler is sometimes better. For example, to increase the volume, you only need to press the left button once, and for decreasing it you simply keep the same button pressed until the volume drops to the desired level.

The controls are simplistic, but also simple

Having experienced complicated command schemes involving double or even triple taps on touch-sensitive buttons, this method is much more effective and precise.

The buds are small enough to fit most ears, and the included bud tips cover a wide range of ear canal sizes. We tried running while wearing them, and they didn’t fall off. A good thing, since they’re so small. Pro tip: if you choose the white or the orange ones, you will spot them easily if they do fall off 🙂

The physical buttons are large and provide good feedback

We first tested the buds by listening to music. The initial sound quality wasn’t amazing, the volume and the bass were good enough, but the mids and highs were, for lack of a better word, bland. The buds sounded average, but there was no real issue with quality. We then downloaded Headphones Connect, the Sony app dedicated to their whole range of wireless headphones, available both for Android and for iPhones. The app is packed with features and has a clean user interface. It even matches the color of the earbuds it connects to, because why not?

With the app, we were able to fine-tune the sound to our taste, as the app provides several presets and custom equalizer settings. It also has a section dedicated to providing the best sound, based on… pictures of your ears. Yes, you read that right. Apart from the fact that it works with only a few apps (like Tidal, for example), we’re not convinced that taking photos of our ears will help in achieving better sound. It’s like providing photos of your car to a tuning company so that they increase its performance solely based on those pictures. We believe that the competition’s approach, actually testing the hearing of the user on several frequencies, is more useful and yields better results. That being said, the selected apps that work with this feature did sound quite good.

The Headphones Connect app is good-looking and useful

After tuning the sound using the app, the headphones sounded better, but still lacked the clarity of higher-end devices. We activated DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), an algorithm developed by Sony to enhance the sound quality of the music, and the effect was subtle but clearly present. The end result was in line with the competition: good bass, clear highs, sufficiently-spaced instruments, overall a balanced and detailed sound.

We then tried them in their second most-used scenario: phone calls. Sadly, while the sound quality was good, the person on the other end of the call constantly had trouble hearing us. We tried it with several phones, but the result was the same. Moving on, you can’t really fault the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones for the lack of ANC (active noise cancellation), since it’s a budget headset. Furthermore, the noise suppression from having them in your ears is good enough. There is no ambient sound mode either (that’s when the earbuds play the surrounding sounds so that you can hear what’s happening around you even with the headphones on). If you prefer, though, you can use only one of the earbuds, a good choice if you’re driving, for example, and you still need to use the buds as a phone headset.

We moved on to connecting them to a laptop, to see if the issues were still present. Again, during video calls, the person on the other end would complain about the sound quality. Take a listen to a recording made in Windows 11 using the integrated Voice Recorder app:

Strangely, when connecting using a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle, we couldn’t even use the microphone on the Sony WF-C500, but it worked when connected via Bluetooth 5.0. Furthermore, we noticed an intermittent bug: at times, when the headphones were connected to our ASUS Zenbook Duo laptop, our Bluetooth mouse (also made by Asus) stopped working correctly. Your mileage may vary, depending on your devices, but our experience when using the Sony WF-C500 with a laptop wasn’t great.

The Sony WF-C500 connected to a Windows 11 laptop

Finally, we tested the battery life, and here, the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones delivered in full: playing audio at moderate volume, we were able to surpass the battery run time specified by Sony. We got eleven hours, which, although not the best result out there, is certainly very good. If they aren’t used and not in their case, the Sony WF-C500 headphones turn off to save battery. To turn them back on, simply press the button on each earbud for a few seconds. If presented with the choice, we would have traded the very low weight of the case for a larger case battery capacity, able to fully charge the buds more than once. Still, 20 hours of combined playback time is not too shabby. Charging was quick - within three hours, the earbuds were ready to go.

Using the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones is a mixed experience: the headphones are perfect for daily use together with a smartphone, but only for music playback. For calls, the sound picked up by the integrated microphones is not great, and when connecting to computers, you can encounter connection issues while also using other Bluetooth devices. The control scheme is very good, and you can easily listen to your favorite music on these earbuds for a full day thanks to the good battery life.

What's your opinion about the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones?

The search for wireless earbuds is long and tedious. You are bombarded with technical specs and feature lists, but more than other wearables, choosing the right earbuds depends a lot on your anatomy and personal preferences. We hope we were able to shed some light on what it’s like to use the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones. Before you leave, we’d like to know your opinion on these budget wireless earbuds. If you own a pair, it would be great if you could also describe in the comment section your experience with them, so that other users can get a clearer picture.

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