Sony WF-C500 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro - Where are the differences?

Brand
Sony
Xiaomi
Product name
WF-C500
Redmi Buds 3 Pro
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
10,0 hours
Battery life
5,1 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
20,0 hours
Battery life with case
28,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
3,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Yes
Noise cancelling
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
-
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
No
ANC
ANC
No
ANC
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
2
Quantity
3
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Audio
Driver
Driver
5 mm
Driver
8 mm
Essays
Amount
Amount
3
Amount
3
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX4
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
No
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
Yes
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
Yes
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
No
Antibacterial
No
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
-

Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the WF-C500 from Sony and the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Sony WF-C500 trumps with a better battery life of up to 10,0 hours. The battery life of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro is up to 5,1 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 28,0 hours. With the Sony WF-C500, the battery life is up to 20,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

From the comparison, only the case from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro can also be wired charged. This is also called the Qi charging function. The Sony WF-C500 does not have this option out of the box.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Sony WF-C500 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro, only the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. Unlike the Sony WF-C500, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro* with 3 pieces per side offers more. The Sony WF-C500 has 2 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Sony WF-C500 und Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • Sony WF-C500: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro: Bluetooth 5.2
Der Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

Driver size of the headphones

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The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). At this point, the two headphones do not differ. Both have a driver size of 5 mm.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.

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