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JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS vs Panasonic RZ-S500W

What TOUR PRO+ TWS does better (3) and where RZ-S500W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS
JBL · 2021TOUR PRO+ TWS
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Panasonic RZ-S500W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S500W
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
5.3Battery3.9

Why is TOUR PRO+ TWS better than RZ-S500W?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 6 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×

Why is RZ-S500W better than TOUR PRO+ TWS?

  1. Driver size6.8 mm vs 8 mm+18%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6.8 mm8 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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