Why is ATH-CK1TW better than WF-C500?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
- Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
Why is WF-C500 better than ATH-CK1TW?
- Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
- Driver size4.9 mm vs 5.8 mm+18%
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 5.4 g+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 4.9 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 25,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 20 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | 5.4 g |
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
