Sony WF-C500 vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and JBL Wave Buds. 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

Sony WF-C500 vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 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 | Orange | Green | White White | Black
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
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 5.2 JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
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 -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio 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 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Controls Volume, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
Battery Life 10 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than Sony WF-C500.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WF-C500 JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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