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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless vs JBL Tune 520BT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless
JBL Tune 520BT

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Updated Jan 03, 2025 05:38 PM

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Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Picture
JBL Tune 520BT Picture
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  2. On-Ear
  3. JBL

Variants

  • WH-CH520 (Beige)
  • WH-CH520 (Black)
  • WH-CH520 (Blue)
  • WH-CH520 (White)
  • Tune 520BT (Black)
  • Tune 520BT (Blue)
  • Tune 520BT (Purple)
  • Tune 520BT (White)

Our Verdict

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless

JBL Tune 520BT

The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless and the JBL Tune 520BT share more than the number '520.' Both headphones are lightweight and fit on-ears with app support and multi-device pairing despite being budget-tier. Overall, the Sony are slightly better than the JBL, but it's close enough that prices can easily decide which pair is better. The Sony include the brand's virtual soundstage, which requires a compatible streaming service like TIDAL, and their mic sounds better. They're also slightly better made. The JBL don't have any virtual soundstage compatibility. However, they have a longer battery life and shorter latency with video mode, but latency depends quite a bit on devices, so your experience may vary. Their sound is a bit boomier by default.

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