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3.9Noise control & calls4.0
3.9Battery6.0
5.6Build & features7.0
Why is AH-C500W better than AeroFit 2 AI?
- Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 10 g2.2×
- Driver size12 mm vs 5.5 mm2.2×
Why is AeroFit 2 AI better than AH-C500W?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · AH-C500W: Yes
- Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
- Total with charging case24 h vs 35 h+46%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Microphones2 vs 42×
- LDACNo · AH-C500W: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 42 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 35 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 1 h | 10 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.5 g | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
