Sony - WF-C500
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"10-15 day battery life"
"16 days battery life on my fenix. ... The other aspect I really appreciate about my fenix is the battery life. 16 days or so. With everything I have to change these days (laptops, mice, keyboards, headphones, watches, phones), I appreciate not having to worry about it too often."
"the battery lasts 2 weeks, that's with 5 days worth of tracking runs and day to day use. Incredible."
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"after heavy and extreme and I mean extreme use in a very dirty environment, after a year the range suddenly cut down... I felt like I'd gotten my measly 20ish buck worth from them and didn't fault jlab due to the extreme circumstances I used them in daily. ... I work in a hot asa filthy steel mill and the fact they lasted a year was impressive to me."
"My old Breville lasted 10-11 years ... I got the new one 3 years ago with the air fryer option … if it breaks tomorrow I would figure out how to get it again - I seriously love it."
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"Be warned neither are very good for phone calls. ... Both had people on the other end of my calls telling me they had a hard time hearing me whenever there was any significant background noise. ... Both are actually pretty bad at phone calls, especially when compared to other headphones and headsets I have. ... I was actually really surprised with how bad both of them are when it comes to phone calls. ... These are definitely not a pair of earbuds you could wear around your office if you are expecting to make and receive phone calls on them. ... I have not had a single phone call on either one of these where someone did not make a comment about how poorly I sounded on the phone. ... Was blown away at how bad they are. ... these are hands down the worst 2 for phone calls."
"I have to disconnect them when using the phone because ppl can't hear what I say while using them. ... Drives me crazy."
"O my i just tested these again during a number of calls and using different phones and wow they are awful!! ... but once it gets a little challenging these fall apart ... A complete fail sorry.. ... I'm getting barely any background noise cancellation with either set ... My voice comes through clear but the background is still there but maybe 30% of the volume. Tried with crowd noise at 65db"
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"the multi point connection on the headphones doesn't even work, I downloaded the app, I turn the option on, and it asks for me to agree, I agree and does nothing. The slider stays off, and I repeated the process thousands of times. ... 2 device connections (advertised but not delivered) ... false advertising with the unusable two device pairing."
"they have connectivity issues"
"HOWEVER, and this is the only downside I really hate and see as a wtf missed opportunity, is the lack of multipoint. Come on..."
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"I never liked the lack of punch they have. ... I spent an hour each day across 4 days trying to EQ them with music I listen to and they never sounded how I wanted. ... I didn ’t like the way they sounded, deal with it."
"sounded somewhat sterile and boring because they lacked sparkle in the highs, which made almost all music sound lifeless in comparison."
"oh so muddy bass"
Sony wfc500 at around 4k. Everything is very good about it
r/IndiaTech • Recommend some decent wireless earphones ->I use the Sony WF-C500 and clarity and tuning is good for the price, its lightweight and comfy for multi-hour use, and exceptional battery life (around 10 hours on a single charge). Simple controls and reliable Bluetooth make them low-fuss too which I like and prefer
r/Earbuds • Earbuds recommendation for Christmas gift ->Still use my WF-C500s
r/gadgets • Sony WF-C710N review: More than midrange ->[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FKGJ1CB?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FKGJ1CB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) I got these a year back. they are great. Decent sound quality, durable and last a fair while. Only 50 quid too.
r/AskBrits • Best wireless earbuds for a maximum budget of £250? ->Shokz is good but I don't like the sound, for ultrarunning I want to be able to shut off the outside world and listen to some 'good' music. Sony WF-C500/WF-C510 have been my go to, they cost between 30-50€ for a pair, seem to withstand heavy rain and sweat, sound OK (a lot better than bone conducting like Shokz) and most importantly they last 10 hours on a charge.
r/ultrarunning • The best RUNNING HEADPHONEs that you use+recommend buying? ->also had them, they are pretty good. I upgraded to the c700n and they are worth the extra bit of money
r/NewSkaters • earphones/earbuds recommendation? ->I've had WF-C500s for a couple of years now, and I use them for genuinely about 6 hours a day. The batteries are great, they fit my ears better than most, the controls are well-tuned, and they've always sounded great. I spent £30 on them from HMV and it might be the best value for money I've ever got. When or if they ever need replacing, it will be Sony WF-C's I replace them with, so I'm glad to see that the newer models are just as good value
r/gadgets • Sony WF-C710N review: More than midrange ->Almost got the WF-1000XM5s when I thought I had finally lost my WF-C500s for good but have had a few pairs of Sony earbuds now. My Pixel 8 hasn't been cooperating well with my earbuds, if the hardware settings with all Sony earbuds are anything alike. It's generally hard to detect and if mic quality is also a non-negotiable for you, I'm not sure if Sony's earbuds are up to speed with having an audible mic.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I have the Sony WF-C500, I've barely used them with the Deck because I haven't really needed to but they did work great with no issues.
r/SteamDeck • What Earbuds do you use ->If you liked the Jabra Elite 3, I’d say the closest all-around upgrade under $100 is the Soundcore Space A40. It’s got a balanced tuning with punchy bass, really compact shells that sit comfortably even on smaller ears, and a marathon battery life. If you want something super lightweight and simple, the Sony WF-C500 is a great option, very comfortable, clean sound, and no unnecessary frills. But if you want to stick with what you know, the Jabra Elite 4 is basically the natural successor to the Elite 3, with a similar fit and sound signature plus a few extras like multipoint and app EQ. Personally, I’d lean A40 first, WF-C500 if comfort is your top priority, and Elite 4 if you just want to stay in the Jabra ecosystem. And before you decide, try checking out the tuning on [audiotones.co](http://audiotones.co), it’s a handy way to get a feel for how these sets sound before you buy.
r/Earbuds • Recommendations to replace Jabra Elite 3 pls ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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