Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 102 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 33 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Charging cable
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