Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Panasonic RZ-S500WE and JBL Wave. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Protection Splashproof Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode Deep Bass
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 8 mm 8 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Voice control -
MICROPHONE Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Controls Voice activation -
CABLE Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hours JBL Wave recharge faster than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave
Included Accessories 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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