Jaybird X3 vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 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 X3 vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-C500
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 5.4 g Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta 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
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 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 X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 X3 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.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 5.8 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 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 X3 Sony WF-C500
Controls Power on/off, volume control Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird X3 Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X3.
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 X3 Sony WF-C500
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 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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