JBL Free X vs Sony WF-C500 - 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 Free X from JBL and the Sony WF-C500.

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 Sony WF-C500 is longer here with 10,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 4,0 hours, the JBL Free X 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. In terms of overall performance, the JBL Free X* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 23,1 hours. The Sony WF-C500 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 20,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Die Ladeanschlüsse der Kopfhöhrer unterscheiden sich. Der JBL Free X wird per Micro-USB geladen. Der Sony WF-C500 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.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• JBL Free X*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Sony WF-C500*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Practical, but not always available: Atkive Noise Cancelling. Both headphones come without Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC). Thus, you have to do without active noise cancellation with the JBL Free X and the Sony WF-C500.

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 JBL Free X und Sony WF-C500, sehen wir Unterschiede:

• JBL Free X: Bluetooth 4.2
• Sony WF-C500: Bluetooth 5.0

Driver size of the headphones

The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). At this point, the two headphones do not differ. Both have a driver size of 5 mm.

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?

Unlike the JBL Free X, the Sony WF-C500* is certified with IPX4. 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.