Sony WF-C500
Sony
68 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Music
Specifications
| Sony WF-C500 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5.800000190734863 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 100 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 0.16699999570846558 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C500
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-C5003.611score per dollar
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC2.458score per dollar
Sony WF-C500 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
