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JBL Tune 520BT vs JLab JBuddies ANC

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

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
JLab JBuddies ANC
JLab · 2024JBuddies ANC
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.7
7.1Battery5.5

Why is Tune 520BT better than JBuddies ANC?

  1. Battery life57 h vs 48 h+19%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is JBuddies ANC better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Tune 520BT: Yes
  2. Weight157 g vs 150 g+5%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 40 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance30 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—5
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h48 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight157 g150 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Blue/Red, Purple/Pink
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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