Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic RZ-S500WE and JBL Wave Buds. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour Black White | Black
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Controls Voice activation -
CABLE Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m -
FEATURES Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) -
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 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
OTHERS Panasonic RZ-S500WE JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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