Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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,
Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Sony WF C500 with a difference -1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Free 2, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Sony WF C500 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Sony WF C500, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The JBL Live Free 2 too 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. The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
