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JBL Tune 520BT2 vs Sony WH-CH530

What Tune 520BT2 does better (3) and where WH-CH530 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT2
JBL · 2026Tune 520BT2
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Sony WH-CH530
Sony · 2026WH-CH530
1 advantage≈ $45
8.6Battery6.1

Why is Tune 520BT2 better than WH-CH530?

  1. Battery life76 h vs 55 h+38%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 30 mm+10%

Why is WH-CH530 better than Tune 520BT2?

  1. Weight158 g vs 150 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BT2JBL Tune 520BT2≈ $406.8
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance30 Ω—
Sensitivity101 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life76 h55 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight158 g150 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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