Sony WF-C500 True Wireless Headphones (Up to 20 Hours Battery Life with Charging Case - Compatible with Voice Assistant, Built-in Microphone for Phone Calls, Bluetooth) Black

Okay these earbuds are some of the best in their class and I can say that with confidence due to amount of earbuds I've had over the years ranging from the "High-end" buds to the "Low-end" buds and I've got to say, Brand doesn't mean anything anymore.The Pros --The price,You cannot beat this price, for what you get for so little money is amazing on these buds, from the quality to the software, more on that later, but the amount of quality features you get that most expensive brands also share is amazing. Most buds in this range wont have most features that these buds have at this price.- Sound quality,Wow, these shocked me at how good these are and the software these come with just amplifies it. Out of the box these sound good, not a lot of bass but good for anyone who listens to a good old podcast or tune now and again and the volume on these are loud but not that loud to the point you feel like your brain is going to pop out of your skull, however this can all be changed though the software slightly.-Build quality,The build quality on these are very good, not as good as some premium brands but that's to be expected as they do cost three times the amount. The case is made from entirely of plastic with a very nice semi transparent frosted front that allows you to see if the buds are charging and if the case is charged/charging. the buds come with 3 extra tips all with different fits, however the ones that come on these will fit most people and make the listening experience pleasurable. The actual buds are also made up of some sort of stronger plastic which feels quite nice with the ear buds tips being nice and soft. Also the battery is amazing, I work 12 hour shifts and I can use these for around 2 days without needing to charge them up.Mixed-Software,The software in my experience has been very good although I have heard from a few its caused a few connectivity issues and pre-set issues, of which I've had some issues with once or twice so i cant really go in on this but its a good thing to look out for.Cons-Connectivity,The connectivity in these are very hit or miss with these, most they work wonderfully but then all of a sudden it starts to cut out frequently, even though the phone would be in my pocket. I've also found if it happens more so there's something in between the connection of the phone to the buds, of which I would understand if I was in another room but when its I'm my pocket and I pick up a box and it starts to cut out is kind of an issue.Overall, these earbuds are extremely worth it at there price and I tend to find that these buds are always listed at around half price so id say they are a steal at the price!

I was given a pair of these 2 years ago as a present and love them so much that I bought a pair for someone else's birthday. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND: these photos are after 2 years of daily use so they look a little battered! Obviously they arrived pristine :)For reference, I use these twice daily: one 1-3 hour use with a single bud, and one 1hr use with both buds), and once or twice a month for 4-5 hours with both buds. They have definitely risen to the challenge.1. SOUND. I'm not a music buff so don't know how the sound quality of these would compare to more expensive or professional products, but I've found they produce well-balanced music at a high quality (i.e. no tinny sounds, decent bass) and no voice distortion in spoken word. I mainly use them for audiobooks and they've been excellent. If I'm in a noisy environment (I'm talking cooking with the extractor hood on, or the footie on TV husband-based commentary thereof, not a full-blown concert or anything) they do a great job of blocking out the room noise and delivering my own noise straight to my ear without having to have the volume deafeningly high. They're not really noise-"cancelling", but they negate enough of the unwanted noise for it to not be a distraction, and work well for my own purposes.2. DURABILITY. As I say, I've had mine for 2 years and they have been put through the ringer; 90% of their use is outdoors on dog walks. I live near the beach so they have been dropped in the sand and dirt, sat loose (i.e. out of their case) in sandy pockets, generally been battered about and abused and they're still working perfectly. The flexible in-ear parts can be easily removed for cleaning, if needed.The recesses in the case can be a bit fiddle to clean (though I'm not sure you'd normally ned to as I'm sure most people will treat theirs far better than me!) but a cotton bud and a quick blow and they're perfect. The case itself is nice and sturdy and, even though I have the white version it still looks in good nick, especially considering the amount of dirt it's been dragged through.3. BATTERY. When you first take them out of the case, a voice tells you "battery fully charged" / "battery, about X%". I use mine for on average 2 hours but up to 5hrs at one time before popping back in the case and I've never had a low battery warning (I'm assuming there would be one in-ear if they got low). Very occasionally I'll get a "battery about 70%" warning in which case when I get home I pop the case on charge and forget about it, but battery just hasn't been an issue for me and I've never heard lower than that. I can't tell you how quickly they charge because I've never had to time it but the case is always fully charged after around an hour I'd guess.The 'case as a charging unit' is a fantastic design feature and really useful when on the go. The metal charging connectors have never once failed, despite all the dust and dirt they've been dragged through. The magnetic areas mean they snap back into the case perfectly every time, and they're definitely secure in there, even with the case open. They also snap together if they're loose, which is useful if you've dumped them both in your pocket!4. COMFORT. As they are relatively large, I'm surprised at how well they fit & sit in the ear. The only time I notice them wiggling loose is if I'm gardening and spending a lot of time jiggling about with my head lowered. And even then, a quick press and they're back in place. With normal, upright behaviour they stay in place for hours. They are comfortable enough that you forget they're there.5. CONTROLS. I tend to just use the right one (I'm a woman walking alone so only have a single earbud in) which has the pause/play/skip chapter/answer call control. It's a big old button (so very easy to use/no chance of missing it), works quickly, and when you restart it will usually rewind a second or two so you're not missing anything. A long press skips forward to the next chapter/song. If you're listening to something and a call comes through, it knows to pause your music/book and automatically resume once you've hung up, so no faffing about digging out your phone again. Left earbud is volume control (single press: volume up / long press: volume down) and, again, is responsive and doesn't race through the volume levels too quickly, so you're able to adjust easily.6. OTHER POINTS. Bluetooth setup was quick and easy (both on phone and laptop), and it connects quickly (another voice in your ear tells you "bluetooth connected/disconnected"). Charging is quick and simple: orange light on the earbuds when charging / orange light on the case and earbuds when plugged in to a cable. When first removed from the case the buds flash blue twice to show they're on and working, then some more blue flashes to show bluetooth connection status. There are various other flashing/colour combinations to indicate different things which are listed in the paperwork if you're interested. There's also some 3D sound system you can download (I never explored this) so I'd imagine you can tweak the levels if you want to. The case design is lovely; it's smooth and rounded and feels pleasant in-hand.IN SUMMARY: these are excellent. As I said, I'm no professional sound person, but if you want something that gives you solid sound quality, and will stand up to everyday use and abuse I would *highly* recommend these. They're a good price for a quality little product and they're definitely built to last.

Really good for the price, sound quality is nice and battery lasts for quite a while.Fit quite nice in the ear and came with different size ear pads and the design didn't look or feal to cheap.The app that goes with them is quite nicely designed too.

I’m really impressed with the Sony WF-C500 headphones! Their compact size and snug fit make them perfect for daily use, and the sound quality is fantastic—crisp and clear, especially with the sound customization features through the app. The 20-hour battery life with the charging case is a game-changer for long trips, and the quick charge feature is super convenient. I also love the IPX4 water resistance—it’s great for workouts or being out in the rain. The easy pairing and voice assistant compatibility add even more convenience. All in all, these earbuds are a great blend of functionality, comfort, and style. Highly recommend!