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JBL Tune Flex Ghost Edition vs Sony WF-C500

What Tune Flex Ghost Edition does better (3) and where WF-C500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune Flex Ghost Edition
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $50
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
5.3Battery5.6

Why is Tune Flex Ghost Edition 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%

Why is WF-C500 better than Tune Flex Ghost Edition?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $504.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designSemi-openClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.4 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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