Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 102 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 33 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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