IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Sony WF C500, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500
Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Sony WF C500 with a difference -1g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together. Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF C500's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Free 2 and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers
The Sony WF C500 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Free 2, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 5.2mm
, 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony WF C500's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 18 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Sony WF C500
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters
Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work fine 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 have 2 microphones. JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 too support this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
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. Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Sony WF C500 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
