Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first value 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 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,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 TWS are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Reflect Aero TWS's speakers deliver sound from independent 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 more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. 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 TWS 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 usually 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 TWS by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you 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, a 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 electronics. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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
The 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 record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
