Jbl Tour Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting 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 as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates 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 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any 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

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Battery Life

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The JBL Tour Pro 2'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

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 multiple 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

Charge Time

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

Sony WF C500 v5

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Tour Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 1meters

Has Aac

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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