Jabra Elite Sport vs Panasonic RZ-S500W - Where are the differences?

Brand
Jabra
Panasonic
Product name
Elite Sport
RZ-S500W
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
4,5 hours
Battery life
6,5 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
13,5 hours
Battery life with case
19,5 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
-
Chargetime
13,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
-
Playtime
1,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
MicroUSB
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Qi Charging (Wireless)
-
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
No
ANC
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
4
Quantity
-
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4.2
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Audio
Driver
Driver
-
Driver
8 mm
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
No
Left
Yes
Right
Right
Yes
Right
Yes
Essays
Amount
Amount
3
Amount
6
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IP67
Certification
IPX4
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
-
Antibacterial
-
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
-

Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Elite Sport from Jabra and the Panasonic RZ-S500W.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Panasonic RZ-S500W is longer here with 6,5 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 4,5 hours, the Jabra Elite Sport scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the Panasonic RZ-S500W* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 19,5 hours. With the Jabra Elite Sport, the battery life is up to 13,5 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Die Ladeanschlüsse der Kopfhöhrer unterscheiden sich. Der Jabra Elite Sport wird per MicroUSB geladen. Der Panasonic RZ-S500W hat einen USB-C Anschluss.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Jabra Elite Sport vs Panasonic RZ-S500W, only the Panasonic RZ-S500W offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Jabra Elite Sport und Panasonic RZ-S500W, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • Jabra Elite Sport: Bluetooth 4.2
  • Panasonic RZ-S500W: Bluetooth 5.0
Der Panasonic RZ-S500W* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. Only with the Panasonic RZ-S500W you get this handy function.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Jabra Elite Sport is certified with IP67. With the Panasonic RZ-S500W, you get IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.

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