JBL Tour Pro 2
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Sony WF C500
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Category | Features | JBL Tour Pro 2 | Sony WF C500 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ✗ | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 10hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 9meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Tour Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with 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
, a common assumption 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.
The JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes 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
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 usually 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
equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tour Pro 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Tour Pro 2 by 20 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have 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 comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 connecting 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With 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 too have a control panel on them.
Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF C500 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.