JBL TUNE 500BT vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and Sony WH-CH520. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 500BT vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 155 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm JBL TUNE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL TUNE 500BT recharge faster than JBL TUNE 500BT.
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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