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JBL Tune 520BT vs Sony WH-CH520

What Tune 520BT does better (3) and where WH-CH520 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
3.8Noise control & calls3.8
7.1Battery5.8

Why is Tune 520BT better than WH-CH520?

  1. Battery life57 h vs 50 h+14%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 30 mm+10%

Why is WH-CH520 better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Weight157 g vs 147 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance30 Ω—
Sensitivity102 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h50 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Weight157 g147 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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