JBL Free II vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free II 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

JBL Free II vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 4.8 g 5.4 g JBL Free II are lighter than JBL Free II headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | White Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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
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.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 5.8 mm Sony WF-C500 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) JBL Free II recharge faster than JBL Free II.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL Free II Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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