In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-C500 and JBL TUNE Flex. 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 Flex |
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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 |
Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Orange | Green | White | Blue | White | Black | Purple | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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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 TUNE Flex 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 Flex are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
| 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 | - | 110 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 12 mm | JBL TUNE Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Controls | Volume, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | 4.5 hours | Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 32 hours Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL TUNE Flex recharge faster than Sony WF-C500. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-C500 | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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