JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 230NC TWS 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 TUNE 230NC TWS vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS 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 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
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 TUNE 230NC TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 70 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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