Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number 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..
In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500
JBL Reflect Aero have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero with a difference -2.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Reflect Aero are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Reflect Aero's 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
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Reflect Aero have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Reflect Aero have a unit size of 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 Reflect Aero by 1mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces 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
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero'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's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 by 2 hours
. Every 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero's case has a charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Reflect Aero by 6 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero'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 by 1 hours
The JBL Reflect Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JBL Reflect Aero support USB TYPE-C, a 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.
The JBL Reflect Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
older than that of JBL Reflect Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Reflect Aero have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 1meters
JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones. The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JBL Reflect Aero have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Reflect Aero, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. The JBL Reflect Aero have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
