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JBL Tune 520BT vs Soundcore Q21i

What Tune 520BT does better (1) and where Q21i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q21i
Soundcore · 2024Q21i
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9
7.1Battery6.1

Why is Tune 520BT better than Q21i?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Q21i better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Tune 520BT: Yes
  2. Battery life57 h vs 60 h+5%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 40 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $305.1
Soundcore Q21iSoundcore Q21i≈ $306.6
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance30 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity—185 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight157 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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