Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and JBL TUNE 520BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Purple | White | Blue
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 102 dB JBL TUNE 520BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 33 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m USB-C cable
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Hard case Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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