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JVC WOOD HA-FW1000T vs Panasonic RZ-S500W

What WOOD HA-FW1000T does better (6) and where RZ-S500W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JVC WOOD HA-FW1000T
JVC · 2021WOOD HA-FW1000T
6.2Score
6 advantages≈ $120
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Panasonic RZ-S500W
Panasonic · 2020RZ-S500W
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
6.2Battery3.9

Why is WOOD HA-FW1000T better than RZ-S500W?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 6 h+50%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · RZ-S500W: No
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  4. aptXYes · RZ-S500W: No
  5. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  6. Driver size11 mm vs 8 mm+38%

Why is RZ-S500W better than WOOD HA-FW1000T?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm8 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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