JBL Tune 520C
Dual 32mm dynamic drivers with Hi-Res Audio support deliver JBL Pure Bass over a universal USB-C connection, eliminating the need for adapters. The flat, tangle-free cable and lightweight foldable design provide all-day comfort and easy portability, with an inline remote for playback control. Best for casual listeners and students seeking a simple, no-battery wired headphone for music and video across phones, laptops, and gaming consoles.
Form Factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 32
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
45 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong sound (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Tune 520C | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 32 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Tune 520C | 32.7 | 42 | 74.5 | 78.4 | 46.5 | 86.2 | 56.4 | 26.5 | 62.4 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work38.1
- Calls29.2
- Music50.7
- Overall45.2
- Budget61.5
- Gaming45.6
- Studio58.9
- Commute38.8
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