Jaybird Freedom vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold Black
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Voice control
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Voice activation
CABLE Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
Cable Length 36 cm -
FEATURES Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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