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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless vs Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless
Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Jan 15, 2024 03:43 PM

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless Picture
Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • Pixel Buds A-Series (Charcoal)
  • Pixel Buds A-Series (Clearly White)
  • Pixel Buds A-Series (Dark Olive)
  • Pixel Buds A-Series (Sea)
  • WF-C500 (Black)
  • WF-C500 (Green)
  • WF-C500 (Orange)
  • WF-C500 (White)

Our Verdict

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless

Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless are better for most purposes than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless. The Sony have a much more accurate bass response, which some may prefer, a longer continuous battery life, and works with a companion app that has a graphic EQ and presets. They also have a much better passive noise isolation performance. On the other hand, the Google have a significantly more comfortable fit.

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