Sony WF C500
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Go Air
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony WF C500 | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
weight | 10.8g | 10g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | 5.8mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 10hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 9meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first number of 4 denotes that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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. In comparison to the JLab Go Air, 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
The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the JLab Go Air with a difference of 0.8g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds . JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF C500 and JLab Go Air have stereo speakers JLab Go Air sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out . Both Sony WF C500, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm 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, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 2.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 can produce equal bass
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes 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 The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
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 JLab Go Air by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 JLab Go Air by 5 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 JLab Go Air by 1 hours The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of JLab Go Air by 1meters The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones. The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JLab Go Air 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The JLab Go Air, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Go Air by 1 Years . The JLab Go Air support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.