Written by Lucas
Edited on
7 October 2025
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10:07
Compare the Sony WF-C500 to the Sennheiser CX True Wireless
If you're looking for straightforward earbuds, the Sony WF-C500 and Sennheiser CX True Wireless are a good choice for you. The earbuds mostly differ in controls and app options. In this article, we'll tell you about the other differences between the earbuds.
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- Thanks to Ambient Sound Mode, you stay aware of your environment.
- You can easily switch between 2 devices with multipoint pairing, so you can take phone calls with your smartphone and listen to your music via your laptop.
- The earbuds are water-resistant thanks to the IPX4 rating, so you can also work out with them.
- You can't clean the earbuds under the faucet as they're not fully waterproof.
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- You listen to detailed sound thanks to Hi-Res audio.
- With noise canceling, you can block ambient noise.
- With transparency mode, you can clearly hear your surroundings.
- The earbuds are water-resistant but not waterproof, so you can't clean them under a running faucet.
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Compare the Sony WF-C500 to the Sennheiser CX True Wireless
| Sony WF-C500 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Size | Compact | Medium-sized |
| Controls | Physical buttons | Touch controls |
| App options | Check battery life, update firmware, customize sound, customize voice assistant | Check battery life, update firmware, customize control buttons, customize sound, customize voice assistant |
| Water-resistant | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) |
Sound
In terms of sound quality, the earbuds don't differ much. The bass of the Sony WF-C500 is slightly more powerful. Is the bass too powerful for you? Both earbuds have an app that allows you to adjust the sound via an equalizer. You can listen to the sound you like as a result.
Size
Sony WF-C500: compact size
The Sony WF-C500 earbuds are small in size, so they don't stick out and they're light. As a result, the earbuds don't fall out of your ears as easily and they're suitable to work out with.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless: medium-sized
The Sennheiser CX True Wireless are medium-sized earbuds, so they're larger than the Sony model. As a result, they fall out of your ears more easily during a workout or other intensive activities.
Controls
Sony WF-C500: physical buttons
Both the left and right earbud of the Sony WF-C500 have a physical button. With this physical button, you can control the music without taking your phone out of your pocket.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless: touch controls
The Sennheiser CX True Wireless has touch controls. This means that you don't have to press any buttons. You can simply use the touch-sensitive part on the earbuds to control your music.
App options
Sony WF-C500: Sony Headphones Connect app
You can connect the Sony WF-C500 to the Sony Headphones Connect app, where you can adjust different settings of the earbuds. You can adjust the sound via an equalizer and customize the voice assistant, for example. You can't adjust the functions of the control buttons.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless: Sennheiser Smart Control app
The Sennheiser Smart Control app has the same functions as the Sony app, but you can also adjust the functions of the controls with this model. This way, you can determine the way you control the music hands-free yourself.
Water-resistant
Both earbuds are water-resistant thanks to the IPX4 certification. This means that they don't get damaged due to water, so you can feel free to take them outside while it's raining.
Conclusion
The Sony WF-C500 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless don't differ much in terms of specifications. Do you want compact earbuds with lots of adjustability options? The Sony model is a good choice for you. If you want to adjust the control functions and don't mind the earbuds being medium-sized, the Sennheiser CX True Wireless is a good choice for you.
Article by Lucas
Audio Expert.
