Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 157 g
Colour Black | White Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes JBL TUNE 520BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 102 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 33 mm JBL TUNE 520BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls 3-button remote Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life - 57 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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