Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Devialet Gemini 2, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh less than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have sweat resistance

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF C500 and Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Sony WF C500, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 4.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Sony WF C500

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Devialet Gemini 2's case has a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 7 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Devialet Gemini 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1meters

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony WF C500 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

Sony WF C500 2only

Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF C500 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

With the Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

The Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini 2	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	120dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	17hours	10hours
	charge time	1hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✗	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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