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Koss TWS250i vs Sony WF-C500

What TWS250i does better (1) and where WF-C500 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Koss TWS250i
Koss · 2021TWS250i
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $55
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
7.1Build & features4.3

Why is TWS250i better than WF-C500?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is WF-C500 better than TWS250i?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 10 h2.5×
  2. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.4 g+85%
Specifications

Side by side

Koss TWS250iKoss TWS250i≈ $504.9
Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $554.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h10 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time—3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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