Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings is the rank 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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.

Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF C500 and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit 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 Tune Flex by 6.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tune Flex 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The JBL Tune Flex'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 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 Tune Flex 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune Flex's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Tune Flex 8hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

JBL Tune Flex'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 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 more than that of JBL Tune Flex 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 Tune Flex by 14 hours

Charge Time

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate 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 device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 Tune Flex v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

The JBL Tune Flex 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 Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1meters

Has Aac

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Tune Flex 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 Tune Flex will work well with your iPhone. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Tune Flex 4only

Sony WF C500 2only

The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

Category	Features	JBL Tune Flex	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	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	12mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	108dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	10hours
	charge time	2hours	2.5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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