Sony WH-CH520 vs JBL Wave 200TWS
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| Feature |  Sony WH-CH520 |  JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 7,500.00 | KSh 7,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 5 hours per charge; up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 47.5g total |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | WH-CH520 | Wave 200TWS |
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, White, Blue, Purple |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 47.5g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 5 hours per charge; up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 H | 2 hours from empty |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine; multipoint | Dual Connect independent single-earbud use; ergonomic comfort-fit design |
| Voice Assistant | — | Device voice assistant access via touch control |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling) | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | No |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity |
| Audio Features | Dsee | JBL Deep Bass Sound; independent single-earbud use |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 15 additional hours; up to 20 hours total with earbuds |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | No |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | 500mAh lithium-ion charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control | Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-CH520 headphones | JBL Wave 200TWS earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning |