Jlab Go Air Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C500 IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first value 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.

Compared 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

Weight

Sony WF C500 10.8g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are heavier than the JLab Go Air with a difference of 0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's 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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced 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 JLab Go Air by 2.2mm , as many tend to believe 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.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters 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

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes 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 generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF C500 ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Sony WF C500 10hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

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 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 JLab Go Air by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C500 10hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

This is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air's case has a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 JLab Go Air by 5 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device 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, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF C500 v5

JLab Go Air v5

JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF C500 9meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

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

Has Aac

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec 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 Sony WF C500 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF C500 2only

JLab Go Air 2only

JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony WF C500 ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF C500 1Years

JLab Go Air 2Years

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 following instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Go Air by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air 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 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C500 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Sony WF C500 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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