Why is C50i better than B5?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · B5: No
- LDACYes · B5: No
Why is B5 better than C50i?
- Battery life7 h vs 8.5 h+21%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- Driver size12 mm vs 16 mm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Bone conduction | Bone conduction |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 84 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 8.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 29 g |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IPX7 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Purple, Pearl White | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
