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JVC HA-A30T vs Sony WF-C500

What HA-A30T does better (6) and where WF-C500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-A30T
JVC · 2022HA-A30T
6.6Score
6 advantages≈ $45
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Sony WF-C500
Sony · 2021WF-C500
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $50
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
5.6Battery5.6
6.0Build & features4.3

Why is HA-A30T better than WF-C500?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · WF-C500: No
  2. Total with charging case21 h vs 20 h+5%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 5.4 g+29%
  6. Driver size6 mm vs 5.8 mm+3%

Why is WF-C500 better than HA-A30T?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A30TJVC HA-A30T≈ $456.6
Sony WF-C500Sony WF-C500≈ $504.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designSemi-openClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm5.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case21 h20 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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