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JBL Tune T460BT vs JBL Tune 520BT

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Tune T460BT

JBL Tune T460BT

  • On-ear design rests on your ears.
  • Up to 11 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Charging port: USB.
KSh 6,500In Stock
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JBL Tune 520BT

JBL Tune 520BT

  • On-ear design rests on your ears.
  • 157 g.
  • Up to 57 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 6,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune 520BT if you want longer rated battery life (57 hours per charge), Bluetooth 5.3 and a newer model (2023).

Battery life

JBL Tune T460BT
Up to 11 hours per charge
JBL Tune 520BT
Up to 57 hours per charge

Connections

JBL Tune T460BT
Bluetooth 4.0 connection
JBL Tune 520BT
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

JBL Tune T460BT
Cushioned on-ear earcups
JBL Tune 520BT
Cushioned ear cups

Controls

JBL Tune T460BT
Call and music controls on earcup
JBL Tune 520BT
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Charging port

JBL Tune T460BT
USB
JBL Tune 520BT
USB-C

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune T460BT

No clear advantage over the JBL Tune 520BT in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

JBL Tune 520BT

  • Rated for up to 57 hours per charge (vs 11).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 4.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2016).

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PriorityJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
FitCushioned on-ear earcupsCushioned ear cups
Battery lifeUp to 11 hours per chargeUp to 57 hours per charge
ControlsCall and music controls on earcupOn-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 5.3
Charging portUSBUSB-C
Drivers32mm dynamic drivers33 mm dynamic drivers

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
BrandJBLJBL
ModelT460BTTune 520BT
Announced20162023
TypeOn-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOn-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack White BlueBlack, White, Blue, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Weight—157g
Dimensions—Ear cushions: 73.4 × 73.4 × 17.8 mm; inner opening 31 × 31 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Battery LifeUp to 11 hoursUp to 57 hours
Charging PortUSBUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 5.3
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
Multipoint Connection—Yes
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Special FeaturesFlat-foldable, lightweight designFoldable
Voice Assistant—Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Drivers32mm dynamic drivers33 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoNo
Spatial AudioNoNo
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone1 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass SoundJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Impedance—30Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
ControlsCall and music controls on earcupOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned on-ear earcupsCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune T460BTJBL Tune 520BT
Headphones / EarbudsJBL T460BT headphonesJBL Tune 520BT headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableCharging cableUSB-C Charging Cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn-ear designOn/over-ear design
DocumentationQuick Start Guide; Safety Sheet; Warning Card; Warranty CardWarranty/Warning; Quick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same connector: wireless audio connection.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.
  • Neither has wireless charging.
  • Neither has a transparency / ambient mode.

In summary

Choose Tune 520BT for longer rated battery life.

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