Sony WH-XB900N vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 254 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) 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-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 102 dB JBL TUNE 520BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 50 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 33 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 57 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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