Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

Sony WF C500 IPX4

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

Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with a difference -14.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

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 3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 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 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3's 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 4.2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C500's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 3 40hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 30 hours

Charge Time

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3'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 3 by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 use USB TYPE-C, a 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1meters

Has Aac

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work well 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

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

Sony WF C500 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF C500 too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony WF C500 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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