A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite Active 75t IP57

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500

Weight

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10.1g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference of 0.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF C500, and Jabra Elite Active 75t have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite Active 75t 6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20000Hz

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite Active 75t 7.5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite Active 75t 28hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 18 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2.3hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite Active 75t v5

Sony WF C500 v5

Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 1meters

Has Aac

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite Active 75t 4only

Sony WF C500 2only

Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.

Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10000Hz

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 100Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite Active 75t	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.1g	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	6mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	10hours
	charge time	2.3hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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