JBL TUNE 520BT vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 520BT and Sony WH-CH720N. 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-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 157 g 192 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 520BT headphones.
Colour Black | Purple | White | Blue 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 520BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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-CH720N.
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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH720N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH720N offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 102 dB 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 30 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 33 mm 30 mm JBL TUNE 520BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Sensitivity -29 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type USB-C cable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Features Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
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-CH720N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than JBL TUNE 520BT.
WIRELESS LINK JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 520BT Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Charging cable USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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