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Aiwa HST-250BT vs JBL Tune 520BT

What HST-250BT does better (2) and where Tune 520BT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aiwa HST-250BT
Aiwa · 2023HST-250BT
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls4.0
2.3Battery7.1

Why is HST-250BT better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Tune 520BT: No
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 33 mm+21%

Why is Tune 520BT better than HST-250BT?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 57 h4.4×
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Aiwa HST-250BTAiwa HST-250BT≈ $455.1
JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $305.1
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm33 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω30 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h57 h
Battery capacity250 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight—157 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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