Jaybird RUN XT vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and Sony WF-C500. 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 RUN XT vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black, Flash | Grey, storm Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird RUN XT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm Jaybird RUN XT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 80 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird RUN XT.
CONNECTIONS Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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