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Sony WF-C500


Sony’s WF-C500 beg a bargain price for next-gen battery life, but middling sound and features make them a tough sell in the crowded earbuds space.

$98.00 from Amazon

$64.50 from Walmart

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Stylish, comfy design

  • 10 hours of playback time

  • Good instrumental separation

Cons

  • Minimal features

  • Sound can be too bright

  • No transparency or ANC modes


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