IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 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
The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Sony WF C500 by -1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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
Sony WF C500 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Free 2, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high human 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 means that
both devices generate equal treble
Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 many times before recharging 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. The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Sony WF C500 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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. 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 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 iPhone.
If you are planning 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. The 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 device to filter out background sounds.
Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have 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 can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them. 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 following instruction manuals. The Sony WF C500 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Sony WF C500 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
