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Apple AirPods Max vs JBL Tune 520BT

What AirPods Max does better (2) and where Tune 520BT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $460
vs
JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
8.7Noise control & calls3.8
2.6Battery7.1

Why is AirPods Max 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 AirPods Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 57 h2.8×
  2. Weight385 g vs 157 g2.5×
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm33 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—30 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h57 h
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
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
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight385 g157 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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