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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL Wave Buds |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-C500 | JBL Wave Buds |
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Controls | Volume, voice assistant | - |
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CABLE | Sony WF-C500 | JBL Wave Buds |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-C500 | JBL Wave Buds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL Wave Buds |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |