A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Endurance Peak 2 IPX7

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak 2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak 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, Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 2

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a weight of 26g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak 2 by -15.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 are resistant to sweat

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 2's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Endurance Peak 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

JBL Endurance Peak 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 4.2mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20000Hz

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The 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 produce music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is 6 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 more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Endurance Peak 2 24hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Endurance Peak 2's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 14 hours

Charge Time

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL Endurance Peak 2 60mAh

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

Sony WF C500 v5

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 1meters

Has Aac

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 2 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

Sony WF C500 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have 2 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dBV/Pa

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1Years

Sony WF C500 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2 .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Endurance Peak 2	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	26g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	6hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	10hours
	charge time	2hours	2.5hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	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	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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