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JBL Tune 520BT2 vs Medion LIFE HX-1 Pure

What Tune 520BT2 does better (2) and where LIFE HX-1 Pure wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT2
JBL · 2026Tune 520BT2
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Medion LIFE HX-1 Pure
Medion · 2026LIFE HX-1 Pure
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.6Noise control & calls3.8
8.6Battery9.7

Why is Tune 520BT2 better than LIFE HX-1 Pure?

  1. Weight158 g vs 332 g2.1×
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is LIFE HX-1 Pure better than Tune 520BT2?

  1. Battery life76 h vs 100 h+32%
  2. Driver size33 mm vs 50 mm+52%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BT2JBL Tune 520BT2≈ $406.8
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance30 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life76 h100 h
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight158 g332 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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