IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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. Compared to the JBL Wave Beam, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam 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 .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam 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
JBL Wave Beam 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 kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm 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 determines the sound made by 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 Wave Beam by 2.2mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Beam's measurement is 100dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JBL Wave Beam's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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
more than that of JBL Wave Beam 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Wave Beam by 14 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF C500 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The JBL Wave Beam 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 Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1meters
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
JBL Wave Beam 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. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, 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.
