Sony WH-CH500 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 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-CH500 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 140 g 157 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500.
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 -
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 WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C cable
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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