Jabra Elite 7 Active vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 7 Active and Sony WF-C500. 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

Jabra Elite 7 Active vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.95 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.63 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 4.03 cm x 6.96 cm x 2.53 cm / 44 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | Navy | Mint Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IP57 Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 7 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 7 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 7 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects HD Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm Jabra Elite 7 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra Elite 7 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features PeakStop technology, Auto Pause, Jabra ShakeGrip -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 80 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, voice assistant, ANC mode Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Features Auto power on/off -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors In-ear detection sensor -
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 7 Active.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Standby Time 292 days -
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jabra Elite 7 Active Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels, wireless charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable Charging case
Software Included Jabra Sound+ -
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone Windows
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, Qi, ISED -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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