JBL Tune 530BT
JBL
63 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tune 530BT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 33 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 30 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 76 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 450 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 530BT
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.