JBL Wave Beam
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Sony WF C500
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Beam | Sony WF C500 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 8.8g | 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 | 8mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/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 | 2only | 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 rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first value 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam by of 2g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam 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 Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF C500 and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 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, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 means that both devices can make sound with equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high recognizable 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 can produce 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours 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 Wave Beam by 14 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Wave Beam support 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1meters The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Sony WF C500 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF C500 also 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 Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.