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JBL Tune 520C USB-C vs JBL Tune 520BT

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

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JBL Tune 520C USB-C

JBL Tune 520C USB-C

  • On-ear design rests on your ears.
  • 150 g.
  • wired connection.
  • Wired headphones.
  • 32 mm dynamic drivers.
KSh 6,100In 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 520C USB-C if you want a newer model (2025) and a lower price (KSh 200 less). Choose the JBL Tune 520BT if you prefer Bluetooth.

Weight

JBL Tune 520C USB-C
150 g
JBL Tune 520BT
157 g

Connections

JBL Tune 520C USB-C
Wired connection
JBL Tune 520BT
Bluetooth connection

Fit

JBL Tune 520C USB-C
Padded on-ear cushions
JBL Tune 520BT
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

JBL Tune 520C USB-C
Wired headphones
JBL Tune 520BT
Up to 57 hours per charge

Controls

JBL Tune 520C USB-C
Three-button remote for music, volume, calls and EQ presets
JBL Tune 520BT
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune 520C USB-C

  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Lower price: KSh 6,100 (vs KSh 6,300).
  • Connection: Wired USB-C digital audio.
  • wired connection.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

JBL Tune 520BT

  • Connection: Bluetooth.

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PriorityJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
FitPadded on-ear cushionsCushioned ear cups
Weight150 g157 g
Battery lifeWired headphonesUp to 57 hours per charge
ControlsThree-button remote for music, volume, calls and EQ presetsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsWired USB-C digital audioBluetooth 5.3
AudioDigital Hi-Res 96 k Hz / 24-bitJBL Pure Bass Sound

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune 520C USB-CTune 520BT
AnnouncedJanuary 20252023
TypeOn-Ear Wired HeadphonesOn-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black, White, Blue, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Weight150 g157g
Dimensions—Ear cushions: 73.4 × 73.4 × 17.8 mm; inner opening 31 × 31 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Battery LifeWired headphonesUp to 57 hours
Charging TimeNot applicable2 hours from empty
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback
Charging Port—USB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
ConnectionWired USB-C digital audio; device compatibility requiredBluetooth
BluetoothWired headphonesBluetooth 5.3
ConnectorUSB-CWireless audio connection
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Voice Assistant—Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button
Special Features—Foldable

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Drivers32 mm dynamic drivers33 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response10 Hz–40 k Hz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 ohms30Ω
MicrophonesIn-line microphone; sensitivity −38 d B1 microphones
Audio FeaturesDigital Hi-Res 96 k Hz / 24-bit; JBL Pure Bass; Default, Bass and Vocal EQJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Active Noise Cancellation—No
Transparency / Ambient Mode—No
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Case TypeNot applicableNo 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 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
ControlsThree-button remote for music, volume, calls and EQ presetsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsPadded on-ear cushionsCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune 520BT
Headphones / EarbudsTune 520C USB-C headphones with attached flat cableJBL Tune 520BT headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableNot applicableUSB-C Charging Cable
Audio CableAttached USB-C flat cableNot included
DocumentationWarranty/warning documentationWarranty/Warning; Quick Start Guide
Ear Tips / Accessories—On/over-ear design

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both are made by JBL.

In summary

Tune 520C USB-C and Tune 520BT share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Tune 520C USB-C may be enough.

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In-stock alternatives

Logitech H540For JBL Tune 520C USB-CLogitech H540View product ↗JBL Tune T460BTFor JBL Tune 520C USB-CJBL Tune T460BTView product ↗JBL Tune 125BTFor JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 125BTView product ↗JBL Tune 215BTFor JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 215BTView product ↗

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