Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating for solids indicates 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 Buds, 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Sony WF C500, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit 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 Buds 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an 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 implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Sony WF C500 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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 Wave Buds 8hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

JBL Wave Buds'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 requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds'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 multiple 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 Buds by 14 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Sony WF C500 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Sony WF C500 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Sony WF C500 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF C500 too have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

With the JBL Wave Buds, 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.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

The 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Sony WF C500 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	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	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	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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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included