JBL TUNE 520BT vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 520BT and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 520BT vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 157 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than JBL TUNE 520BT headphones.
Colour Black | Purple | White | Blue Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 520BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH520.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 102 dB -
Impedance 30 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 33 mm 30 mm JBL TUNE 520BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -29 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Features Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 450 mAh -
Battery Life 57 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than JBL TUNE 520BT.
WIRELESS LINK JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Charging cable -
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