Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT 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 ZX330BT vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 150 g 157 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear 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 3.0 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Bluetooth Profiles 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 102 dB
Impedance - 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 33 mm JBL TUNE 520BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C cable
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT 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 ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 30 hours 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT 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 ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
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