IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means 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 Reflect Aero TWS, 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 Reflect Aero TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS by -2.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF C500 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm 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 determines the sound produced 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 produce equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly 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
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 6 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF C500 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1meters
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones. Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Sony WF C500 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
