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Sony IER-M500 vs Suunto AQUA LIGHT

What IER-M500 does better (2) and where AQUA LIGHT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Sony IER-M500
Sony · 2026IER-M500
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Suunto AQUA LIGHT
Suunto · 2025AQUA LIGHT
0 advantages≈ $130

Why is IER-M500 better than AQUA LIGHT?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is AQUA LIGHT better than IER-M500?

AQUA LIGHT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size5 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω9 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB117 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Charging time—1 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight7 g—
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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