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JBL Tune Buds vs Sony WF-C500

What Tune Buds does better (6) and where WF-C500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune Buds
JBL · 2023Tune Buds
9.3Score
6 advantages≈ $55
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $55
6.0Noise control & calls3.1
9.0Battery5.6

Why is Tune Buds better than WF-C500?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · WF-C500: No
  2. Total with charging case48 h vs 20 h2.4×
  3. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 5.8 mm+72%
  5. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  6. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is WF-C500 better than Tune Buds?

WF-C500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune BudsJBL Tune Buds≈ $559.3
Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $554.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm5.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity101 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC10 h—
Total with charging case48 h20 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.4 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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