Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 180 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 102 dB JBL TUNE 520BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 33 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
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