For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tour Pro 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 dictates the loudness of the device. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible 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
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device 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 JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 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 have to charge the device less often. Sony WF C500's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Tour Pro 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 20 hours
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tour Pro 2 support 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 Tour Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 1meters
JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning 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.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones. Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature. JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF C500 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Tour Pro 2, 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. JBL Tour Pro 2 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue 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 device. The JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
