JBL
JBL Tune 520 BT
A entry-level over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 5.3.
54/100
5.3on-ear
£23.95best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- USB-C charging
- Scores 54/100
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the JBL Tune 520 BT wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight157 g
Fiton-ear
Battery and power
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJBL Tune 520 BT vs RORSOU RORSOU B8
JBL Tune 520 BTRORSOU B8
| JBLJBL Tune 520 BTThis page | RORSOURORSOU B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100Better | 50 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 50 hours |
| Weight | 157 gBetter | 320 g |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Who it's for
Is the JBL Tune 520 BT right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the JBL Tune 520 BT worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the JBL Tune 520 BT?
Its usb-c charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Tune 730 BT?
The JBL Tune 730 BT scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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