JBL LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE Pro+ 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 LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 49.5 g
Earbud: 5 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Beige | Pink | Black | White Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE Pro+ 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL LIVE Pro+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 11 mm 5.8 mm JBL LIVE Pro+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Controls Voice assistant Volume, voice assistant
CABLE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE Pro+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) JBL LIVE Pro+ recharge faster than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility Android phone Windows
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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