Sony WH-XB700 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 196 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700.
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Pure Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 102 dB Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 37 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 33 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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