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Promate Coddy vs JBL Tune 520BT

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

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Promate Coddy

Promate Coddy

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Charging time: 1.5–2 hours.
  • Impedance: 32 ohms ±15%.
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 Promate Coddy if you want a lower price (KSh 200 less). Choose the JBL Tune 520BT if you want longer rated battery life (57 hours per charge) and Bluetooth 5.3.

Fit

Promate Coddy
Over-ear design surrounds your ears
JBL Tune 520BT
On-ear design rests on your ears

Battery life

Promate Coddy
Up to 20 hours per charge
JBL Tune 520BT
Up to 57 hours per charge

Connections

Promate Coddy
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
JBL Tune 520BT
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Charging time

Promate Coddy
1.5–2 hours
JBL Tune 520BT
2 hours from empty

Impedance

Promate Coddy
32 ohms ±15%
JBL Tune 520BT
30Ω

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Promate Coddy

  • Lower price: KSh 6,100 (vs KSh 6,300).

JBL Tune 520BT

  • Rated for up to 57 hours per charge (vs 20).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
FitSoft noise-isolating ear cushionsCushioned ear cups
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 57 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Charging time1.5–2 hours2 hours from empty
Impedance32 ohms ±15%30Ω
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone1 microphones

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
BrandPromateJBL
ModelCoddyTune 520BT
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOn-Ear Wireless Headphones
Announced—2023
Color—Black, White, Blue, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL 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
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
Battery LifeUp to 20 hoursUp to 57 hours
Charging Time1.5–2 hours2 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
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
ConnectionBluetooth and 3.5 mm AUXBluetooth
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Connector3.5 mm AUXWireless audio connection
Cable Length1.5 m cableNo audio cable
Multipoint Connection—Yes
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
Special FeaturesSelectable 85 dB / 93 dB volume limit; foldable adjustable headbandFoldable
Voice Assistant—Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 ohms ±15%30Ω
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone1 microphones
Drivers—33 mm dynamic drivers
Active Noise Cancellation—No
Transparency / Ambient Mode—No
Spatial Audio—No
Audio Features—JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL 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
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSoft noise-isolating ear cushionsCushioned ear cups
Controls—On-device playback, volume and call controls

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate CoddyJBL Tune 520BT
Headphones / EarbudsPromate Coddy headphonesJBL Tune 520BT headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
DocumentationUser guideWarranty/Warning; Quick Start Guide
Charging Cable—USB-C Charging Cable
Audio Cable—Not included
Ear Tips / Accessories—On/over-ear design

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose JBL Tune 520BT for longer rated battery life; Promate Coddy is the cheaper choice if you do not need longer rated battery life.

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