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Sony WF-C510 vs Soundcore C50i

What WF-C510 does better (2) and where C50i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-C510
Sony · 2024WF-C510
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore C50i
Soundcore · 2026C50i
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.7Build & features6.4

Why is WF-C510 better than C50i?

  1. Battery life11 h vs 7 h+57%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.6 g vs 5.5 g+20%

Why is C50i better than WF-C510?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · WF-C510: Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size6 mm vs 12 mm2×
  4. LDACNo · WF-C510: Yes
  5. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-C510Sony WF-C510≈ $404.4
Soundcore C50iSoundcore C50i≈ $457.6
Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h7 h
Charging time3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.6 g5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Midnight Black, Purple, Pearl White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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