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JBL Tune 520BT vs Philips TAH5209

What Tune 520BT does better (0) and where TAH5209 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Philips TAH5209
Philips · 2024TAH5209
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls3.8
7.1Battery7.5

Why is Tune 520BT better than TAH5209?

Tune 520BT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TAH5209 better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Battery life57 h vs 65 h+14%
  2. Driver size33 mm vs 40 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Philips TAH5209Philips TAH5209≈ $305.2
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance30 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB92 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h65 h
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight157 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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