IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. 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 (sweat).
Scoring 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 value of 4 means 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF C500 and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC uses 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 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies 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 produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any 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
The sound pressure level, 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 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 listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Wave Beam by 14 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Sony WF C500 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty 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. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
