Jabra Evolve2 Buds Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 the second value of 4 means 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g have the same weight as the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 Evolve2 Buds by 0.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

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

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF C500's battery life is equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 11 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is recommended 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 Evolve2 Buds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 11meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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 Evolve2 Buds 6only

Sony WF C500 2only

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000Hz

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	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	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	10hours
	charge time	2hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80Hz	✗
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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