JBL Tune 520BT vs Apple EarPods with USB-C
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| Feature |  JBL Tune 520BT |  Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 5,000.00 | KSh 5,500.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth | USB-C wired |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 57 hours | N/A — wired design |
| Weight | 157g | — |
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General
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Apple |
| Model | Tune 520BT | EarPods (USB-C) |
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | USB-C Wired Earphones |
| Color | Black, White, Blue, Purple | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157g | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 57 hours | N/A — wired design |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | N/A — wired design |
| Fast Charging | Yes | N/A — wired design |
| Charging Port | USB-C | N/A — wired design |
| Wireless Charging | No | N/A — wired design |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | USB-C wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | N/A — wired design |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | N/A — wired design |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | USB-C |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | N/A — wired design |
Features
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Foldable | Anatomically shaped EarPods design |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri via connected Apple device |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | — |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 30Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| Microphones | 1 microphones | Built-in microphone |
| Audio Features | JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned ear cups | N/A - fixed open-fit earbud design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Tune 520BT | Apple EarPods with USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Tune 520BT headphones | EarPods (USB-C) |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C Charging Cable | N/A — no charging required |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | Integrated cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | N/A - fixed open-fit design |
| Documentation | Warranty/Warning; Quick Start Guide | Quick start and safety documentation |