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JBL Tune 230NC TWS vs Sony WF-C500

What Tune 230NC TWS does better (4) and where WF-C500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 230NC TWS
JBL · 2021Tune 230NC TWS
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $50
9.3Noise control & calls3.0
7.9Battery5.6
2.3Build & features4.3

Why is Tune 230NC TWS better than WF-C500?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · WF-C500: No
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 5.8 mm+3%

Why is WF-C500 better than Tune 230NC TWS?

  1. Earbud weight (each)10.2 g vs 5.4 g+89%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $504.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm5.8 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10.2 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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