In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and JBL TUNE Beam. 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 TUNE Beam |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 5.4 g | 10 g | Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Sony WF-C500 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 5.4 g Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g |
Charging case: 50.3 g Earbud: 5 g |
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Colour | Black | Orange | Green | White | Black | White | Blue | Purple | |
Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | Water-resistant, dust-proof | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL TUNE Beam 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 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL TUNE Beam are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | JBL TUNE Beam are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | Pure Bass | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Sensitivity | - | 97 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 6 mm | JBL TUNE Beam have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | TalkThru technology |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Controls | Volume, voice assistant | - |
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CABLE | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Sensors | - | Touch control |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | 48 hour(s) | JBL TUNE Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-C500. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 6.6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours |
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Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL TUNE Beam recharge faster than Sony WF-C500. |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Beam |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, charging cable | |
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Compatibility | Windows | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP54, EN 62479:2010, GFSK, RED 2014/53/EU, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN/IEC 63000:2018, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, Annex II (EU) 2015/863, 8DPSK, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021, Pi/4 DQPSK | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |