Sony WF-C500 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones

• DSEE™ restores high frequency sounds lost in compression
• Up to 10hr battery life, total up to 20hr with charging case
• Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating
• Easier, clearer hands-free calling
• Small and light for a great fit and all day wear
• Ergonomic Surface Design conforms to most ear shapes
• Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app
• Optional use of one earbud only
• Easy button operation to take control without your phone
• Experience 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive experience

Small size, uncompromising sound

Discover the freedom of Bluetooth^® connectivity with the compact WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds, combining uncompromising sound with great battery life , personalization, and IPX4 water resistance for music that goes anywhere.

Ergonomic Surface Design

Since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982 (MDR-E252), 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 a new ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.

Customize your sound

With our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), high frequency sound and fine fade-out sound are restored to the track for a more authentic listening experience. You can also tailor music to your own taste using the EQ setting on the Sony | Headphones Connect app.

Make 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voice Assistant compatible

One simple button press connects you instantly to your smartphone’s voice assistant so you can find directions, play music, communicate with contacts and so much more.

Find your headphones easily with Fast Pair

Fast Pair makes it easy to pair your headphones with your Android™ devices. In one tap of pop-up guidance, the WF-C500 enables quick, effortless Bluetooth^® pairing with your Android™ devices. Also, you can easily locate where you left your headphones by ringing them or checking their last known location on your smartphone.

Connect to your PC easily with Swift Pair

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your WF-C500 headphones with your Windows 10 computer via Bluetooth^®. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Stable, reliable Bluetooth^® connectivity

A Bluetooth® chip, which transmits sound to left and right ears simultaneously, coupled with optimised antenna design, ensures a stable connection and outstanding listening. Low audio latency makes for enjoyable viewing too.

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. These headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.

Sustainability in mind

Our products are not only designed to be stylish but also with the environment in mind. No plastic is included in the packaging material for the WF-C500, reflecting Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products and practices. ¹⁰

Designed with the environment in mind

Learn more about energy-saving features and our commitment to the environment for a more sustainable future.

General Features(Headphone)

Headphone Style

Truly Wireless

Headphone Type

Closed, dynamic

Driver Unit

5.8 mm

Magnet

Neodymium

Weights (Approx.) *excl.cable erights

Approx. 5.4 g x 2

Weights (Approx. oz) *excl.cable erights

Approx. 0.2 oz x 2

Waterproof

Yes(IPX4)

Charging Case

Number of Charge Cycle for Headphones

1

Weight (g)

Approx. 35 g

Weight (oz)

Approx. 1.24 oz

Dimension (mm)

Approx. 80.0 x 34.9 x 30.9 mm

Dimension (inch)

Approx. 3.15 x 1.38 x 1.22 inch

General Features(Microphone)

Unit of Microphone

MEMS

Direction of Microphone

Omni directional

General Features(Active Headphones)

Volume Control

Yes

DSEE

Yes

Batteries

Li-ion

Battery Charge Time (Buds)

Approx. 2.5 hrs

Battery Charge Time (Charging Case)

Approx. 3 hrs (USB charging)

Quick Charging(10min charge/more than 60min playback time)

Yes

Playback time(Quick Charging)

10 min charge, play uo to approx. 1 hr

Battery Charge Method

USB Charge(with case)

Battery Life(continuous music playback time)

Max. 10 hrs

Battery Life(continuous communication time)

Max. 5.0 hrs

Battery Indicator (charge indication)

Orange LED

Battery Indicator (working indication)

Blue LED, Orange LED

Power Consumption

1.9 W

Application

Music center

Yes

Headphones Connect

Yes

EQ Preset selection

Yes

EQ customize

Yes

HPC Supported Function (Setting)

Equalizer

Yes

Clear Bass

Yes

Now Playing

Yes

360 Reality Audio Setting

Yes

Sound Quality Mode

Yes

DSEE

Yes

Notification & Voice Guide

Yes

Software Auto Download

Yes

HPC Supported Function (Indication)

Battery Level Indication

Yes

DSEE. DSEE HX. DSEE Extreme status indication

Yes

Connected Codec Indication

Yes

Background Fill Corresponding to Headphone Color

Yes

HPC Supported Function (Others)

Firmware Update

Yes

Upload set operation log

Yes

Easy Pairing

Yes

Power Off

Yes

Help based on headphone status

Yes

HPC Tutorial Content

Wearing the Headphone

Yes

Changing the Earbuds

Yes

Operating the Play Control Button

Yes

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® Technology

BLUETOOTH Specification Version5.0

Power Output

BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1

Effective Range

10m

FREQUENCY RANGE

2.4GHz band(2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)

Interface

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Supported Audio Format(s)

SBC, AAC

Supported Content Protection

SCMS-T

Frequency Range(A2DP)

20Hz-20,000Hz(44.1kHz sampling)

Multi Pairing

Yes

Manual Pairing

Yes

Initial Automatic Pairing

Yes

Google Fast Pair

Yes

Headphones Connect Easy Pairing

Yes

Voice Guidance

Initial Language

Yes

Voice guidance deactivation

English

Voice guidance language switching

Yes

Battery Indicator (charge indication)

Yes

Battery Indicator (working indication)

Yes

Voice Assist Function

Siri

Yes

Google Assistant

Yes

Call Function

HD Voice

Yes

Echo Cancellation

Yes

Noise Supression

Yes

SideTone

Yes

Supplied Accessories

Charging Case

Yes

USB Cable

Yes

Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds

Yes

Warranty card

Yes

Operating Instructions

Yes

Reference Guide(New)

Yes