Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
₹8,990.00
Sony
Sony WF-C500
₹4,030
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right wireless earbuds for your needs.
Price gap
₹970
Score gap
3 pts
Rating gap
0.1
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Editor's analysis
A hand-written take on how these two compare in the real world.
Two established global audio brands face off in India's Rs 4,000-5,000 bracket. The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE at Rs 5,000 bring Active ANC, 360 Audio, and deep Samsung ecosystem integration. The Sony WF-C500 at Rs 4,030 skip ANC entirely but deliver Sony's celebrated sound tuning through 5.8mm precision drivers with DSEE upscaling. Samsung wins on features, Sony wins on pure audio quality. The Rs 970 price gap makes the Samsung marginally more expensive for significantly more functionality.
Round by round
How each product stacks up across the key dimensions.
Product A
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
5
wins
Product B
Sony WF-C500
1
wins
₹5,000
₹4,030
4.4 / 5
4.3 / 5
87/100
84/100
Popular
2,876 reviews
Up to 30 hours (with case)
Up to 20 hours (with case)
5.2
5.0
Quick summary
Two established global audio brands face off in India's Rs 4,000-5,000 bracket. The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE at Rs 5,000 bring Active ANC, 360 Audio, and deep Samsung ecosystem integration.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are the more complete package with ANC, 360 Audio, and longer 30hr battery. The Sony WF-C500 are for purists who value sound quality above features and do not need noise cancellation. Samsung wins on versatility.
Side by side
Each pick at a glance, what they include and what they cost.
Samsung
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Driver Size
Single Dynamic Driver
Battery Life
Up to 30 hours (with case)
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes (Active ANC)
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Sony
Driver Size
5.8mm Driver Unit
Battery Life
Up to 20 hours (with case)
Active Noise Cancellation
No ANC
Bluetooth Version
5.0
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What sets them apart
The decisions you are actually making when you pick one over the other.
The Sony WF-C500 is 19% more affordable, saving you ₹970. Both are within a similar price range.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE leads in battery life with Up to 30 hours (with case) compared to Up to 20 hours (with case).
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE leads in bluetooth version with 5.2 compared to 5.0.
The Sony WF-C500 is more efficient in weight with 5.4g per earbud compared to 5.6g per earbud.
Spec sheet
Side-by-side numbers with subtle highlighting on the stronger value.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE | Sony WF-C500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹8,990.00 | ₹4,030 |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5(3,421) | 4.3 / 5(2,876) |
| Driver Size | Single Dynamic Driver | 5.8mm Driver Unit |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (with case) | Up to 20 hours (with case) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes (Active ANC) | No ANC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX4 |
| Charging Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Microphones | 3 Mics per side | Built-in Mic |
| Weight | 5.6g per earbud | 5.4g per earbud |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value in that row.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Where each pick shines, and where you'll have to compromise.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your priorities, not the spec sheet.
Choose
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
If you want
Choose
Sony WF-C500
If you want
Buying tip
The Sony WF-C500's tiny 5.8mm drivers are among the smallest in any popular earbud, yet they sound exceptional. Sony achieves this through precise driver engineering and DSEE processing rather than brute-force driver size. If you judge earbuds by specs alone, the Sony looks weak. Listen to them and the numbers become irrelevant.
Ready to decide?
Quick answers
The Galaxy Buds FE integrate deeply with Samsung phones - 360 Audio, SmartThings Find, Galaxy Wearable app, and automatic device switching. The Sony WF-C500 work as standard Bluetooth earbuds on any phone. If you own a Samsung phone, the Galaxy Buds FE offer significantly more functionality.
The Sony WF-C500 produce a more natural, balanced sound with better instrument separation and DSEE upscaling. The Galaxy Buds FE sound good but lean more towards consumer-friendly bass boost. For audiophile-quality listening, Sony wins. For casual everyday audio with ANC convenience, Samsung performs better.
Sony prioritized compact case size and light earbud weight over battery capacity. The 20hr total is the trade-off for a smaller, more pocketable charging case and earbuds that weigh just 5.4g each. Samsung's 30hr battery uses a larger case. If battery is critical, Samsung wins by 10hr.