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Sony WF-1000XM3 versus Sony WF-C500
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM3, Earbuds | Sony WF-C500, Earbuds | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,900 | KSh 10,100 | 
| Sales | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 30 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Average rating | 4.2 - 5 votes | 5 - 1 votes | 
| Likes | 1 - For Nov 2025 | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Views | 680 - For Nov 2025 | 475 - For Nov 2025 | 
| General | ||
| Available | July 2019  |  September 2021  | 
| Dimensions | - |  - | 
| Weight | 8.5 g |  5.4 g | 
| Colors | Black Silver  |  Black White  | 
| Key features | Dedicated noise cancelling processor DSEE HX audio enhancement NFC connectivity Google Assistant / Alexa / Siri voice assistants  |  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  | 
| Earbud | ||
| Driver | 6mm |  5.8mm Neodymium Driver  | 
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz |  20Hz - 20kHz | 
| Microphones | - |  1 Microphone | 
| IP rating | - |  IPX4 Splash Resistant | 
| Chipset | - |  - | 
| Earbud controls | - |  Tap | 
| Earbud features | - |  DSEE Audio Upscaling Equalizer Settings via App  | 
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | - |  Proximity Touch  | 
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 NFC  |  Bluetooth 5.0 | 
| Sensors & connectivity features | - |  Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP / SBC / AAC Windows Swift Pair / Google Fast Pair  | 
| Battery | ||
| Battery | - |  - | 
| Play time | Up To 6h - Noise Cancellation ON Up To 8h - Noise Cancellation OFF  |  Up To 10h | 
| Talk time | Up To 4h - Noise Cancellation ON Up To 4.5h - Noise Cancellation OFF  |  Up To 5h | 
| Charging | 0 - 100% In 1.5 hours 10 Min Charging = 1.5h Playtime  |  0 - 100% In 2.5 hours 10 Min Charging = 1h Playtime  | 
| Battery features | - |  - | 
| Charging Case | ||
| Charging case dimensions | - |  80 x 34.9 x 30.9 mm | 
| Charging case weight | 77 g |  35 g | 
| Charging case battery | - |  - | 
| Charging case playtime | Up To 24h |  Up To 10h | 
| Charging case talk time | - |  - | 
| Charging | 3.5h |  3h | 
| Charging case features | - |  USB-C Charging | 

