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JLab JBuddies ANC vs Sony WH-CH520

What JBuddies ANC does better (2) and where WH-CH520 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBuddies ANC
JLab · 2024JBuddies ANC
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
6.7Noise control & calls3.8
5.5Battery5.8

Why is JBuddies ANC better than WH-CH520?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · WH-CH520: No
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-CH520 better than JBuddies ANC?

  1. Battery life48 h vs 50 h+4%
  2. Weight150 g vs 147 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones5—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life48 h50 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight150 g147 g
FoldableYesYes
ColoursBlue/Red, Purple/Pink—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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