Sony WH-CH520 vs JBL Tune 530 Wired
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| Feature |  Sony WH-CH520 |  JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 7,500.00 | KSh 8,300.00 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Auxiliary |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | N/A — wired design |
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 143g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | WH-CH520 | Tune 530 Wired |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | On-Ear Wired Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, Beige, White, Blue |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 143g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | N/A — wired design |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 H | N/A — wired design |
| Charging Port | USB-C | N/A — wired design |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Auxiliary |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | N/A — wired design |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | No |
| Multipoint Connection | — | No |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine; multipoint | App customization; Quick charging |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling) | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | No |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 1 microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control | 1-Button Universal Remote |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Tune 530 Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-CH520 headphones | JBL Tune 530 headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | N/A - no charging required |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A — not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | Ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |