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final ZE500 for ASMR vs JLab JBuds Open Sport

What ZE500 for ASMR does better (2) and where JBuds Open Sport wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE500 for ASMR
final · 2025ZE500 for ASMR
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
JLab JBuds Open Sport
JLab · 2025JBuds Open Sport
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
3.2Battery6.1

Why is ZE500 for ASMR better than JBuds Open Sport?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.1+6%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is JBuds Open Sport better than ZE500 for ASMR?

  1. Battery life4.5 h vs 9 h2×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—14.2 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life4.5 h9 h
Total with charging case—26 h
Battery capacity—70 mAh
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—13.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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