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3.9Noise control & calls3.0
3.9Battery5.2
5.6Build & features2.4
Why is AH-C500W better than OpenWear Stereo?
- Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 9.6 g2.1×
Why is OpenWear Stereo better than AH-C500W?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · AH-C500W: Yes
- Total with charging case24 h vs 38 h+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 38 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
