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JBL Tune 235BT vs Sony WF-C510

What Tune 235BT does better (3) and where WF-C510 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 235BT
JBL · 2025Tune 235BT
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Sony WF-C510
Sony · 2024WF-C510
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $40
9.4Battery5.1
4.3Build & features4.7

Why is Tune 235BT better than WF-C510?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 11 h2.3×
  2. Driver size12.5 mm vs 6 mm2.1×
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is WF-C510 better than Tune 235BT?

WF-C510 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 235BTJBL Tune 235BT≈ $357.8
Sony WF-C510Sony WF-C510≈ $404.4
Sound
FitNeckbandBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.5 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h11 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight19 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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