Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 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 XB950N1 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes JBL TUNE 520BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR XB950N1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity - 102 dB
Impedance - 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 33 mm Sony MDR XB950N1 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
USB-C cable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 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 XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Charging cable
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