Sony WI-SP500 vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-SP500 and Jaybird X4. 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 WI-SP500 vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight - 14.7 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g
Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm
Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g
Colour Black | Pink Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WI-SP500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X4.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity - 99 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 13.5 mm 6 mm Sony WI-SP500 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Controls Volume Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WI-SP500 Jaybird X4
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, medium) Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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