Sony WF-C500

Sony's WF lineup of truly wireless earphones is renowned for its healthy mix of performance and features. But the company hadn't dipped its toes in the budget segment under 6K, until now. In a price-conscious market like India, it only makes sense to have a solid offering in the budget TWS segment as well given its popularity. The Sony WF-C500 is the company's first attempt at a budget TWS. Priced at Rs 5,990, the WF-C500 does have its fair share of contenders which begs the question, should you buy these earphones over the likes of earphones such as the Nothing Ear 1. Powered by 5.8mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the Sony WF-C500 does look fairly promising on paper.

There are two areas where these earphones clearly shine – sound quality and fit. The earphones have a balanced sonic signature with well-defined and detailed sound. Additionally, the earbuds are comfortable, have a secure fit, and are IPX4 rated making them a handy choice for workouts. However, the earphones do fall short in comparison to competitors in some areas such as total battery life, customisable controls, and transparency mode.