Jaybird X2 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X2 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 X2 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Width 2.3 cm -
Depth 1.3 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Jaybird X2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant 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 X2 Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles 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 X2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 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 X2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird X2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 54 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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