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JBL Tune 520BT vs JBL Tune 730BT

What Tune 520BT does better (1) and where Tune 730BT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
JBL Tune 730BT
JBL · 2025Tune 730BT
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls2.0
7.1Battery8.6

Why is Tune 520BT better than Tune 730BT?

  1. Weight157 g vs 218 g+39%

Why is Tune 730BT better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Battery life57 h vs 76 h+33%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 40 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
JBL Tune 730BTJBL Tune 730BT≈ $505.2
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance30 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB97 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h76 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Weight157 g218 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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