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Sony’s WF-C500 earbuds: Get a big bang for your buck

At AED349 and packed with features, the new Sony earbuds are perfect for those making the switch from wired headphones to wireless buds

Sony earbuds WF-C500

Sony Middle East & Africa has launched the latest addition of WF-C500 earbuds in its truly wireless segment.

The WF-C500 earbuds have a high-quality sound because of Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), has an easy-to-use Bluetooth pairing; long battery life of 20 hours and unique sound customisation features… and all this for a very affordable price of AED349.

The earbuds come in a small and lightweight design with 10 hours continuous battery life with the charging case providing another 10 hours. The earphones feature a 5.8mm driver unit with a frequency response range of 20Hz-20,000Hz. The earphones support Google Assistant and Siri voice assistants and feature IPX4 water resistance, AAC codec support, as well as 360 Reality Audio. The Sony WF-C500 earbuds offer Android Fast Pair and Swift Pair support.

Some of WF-C500 Earbuds’ key features are:

Small size, big sound: The earbuds feature a compact design and high quality sound, making it an ideal option for those making the switch from wired headphones to true wireless earbuds. Thanks to DSEE, the earbuds restore high frequency sound to create a more authentic listening experience. The headphones also enable listeners to tailor their sound using the equalizer in the ‘Sony | Headphones Connect’ app. 

Comfortable and secure fit: Small and light, the WF-C500 earbuds fit securely, making them the perfect companion with everyday work. The earbuds’ new ergonomic surface design helps to create a more stable fit, while their rounded shape makes them feel like they’re barely there.

Calling and voice assistant capabilities: Easy operation buttons not only let users play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume – they also offer an easy way to access preferred voice assistants, like Google Assistant or Siri, to make and receive calls hands-free with a built-in microphone. 

Long battery life and fast charging: The earbuds provide up to 10 hours of battery life, and then there is another 10 hours with the charging case. Also, a fast 10-minute quick charge gives listeners up to an hour of extra playtime. An IPX4 water resistance rating means splashes and sweat are no problem for the WF-C500 earbuds.

Fully immersed with 360 Reality Audio: 360 Reality Audio is a new spatial music experience that lets users bring the concert to them or listen to music as if they are with the artist in the recording studio.

Seamless utility and connectivity: With a seamless Bluetooth connection, the earbuds create an uninterrupted listening experience. The headphones’ Bluetooth chip transmits sound to left and right ears simultaneously, along with optimised antenna design ensuring outstanding listening.


The WF-C500 earbuds are ideal for multitasking. If someone want to listen to music while still having a conversation, they can simply remove one earbud from the charging case and use as normal. Plus, to make it easier and faster to connect to other devices, Google Fast Pair feature helps users pair the headphones to their Android devices in one tap while the Swift Pair feature lets listeners pair to a Windows 10 computer. 

The Sony WF-C500 earbudsare now available in black and white colour options across Sony stores and local retail outlets in the Middle East and Africa.