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JBL Tune 510BT vs Sony WH-CH520

Product A: JBL

Tune 510BT

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WH-CH520

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  • 23 different values
  • 33 known for one only
  • 26 the same
  • 70 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 2hB: 1.5hJBL is 0.5 h higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 40hB: 50hSony is 10 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A160g
B147g

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AJBL Tune 510BT
BSony WH-CH520

General

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Series
TUNE4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jblR-tune-series-enhances-everyday-experiences-with-four-new-headphonesRead 6 October 2026Release names the JBL TUNE Series.
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Model numbers
TUNE510BT, JBLT510BTBLKAM, JBLT510BTWHTAM, JBLT510BTBLUAM, JBLT510BTROSAM, JBLT510BTBLKEU, JBLT510BTWHTEU, JBLT510BTBLUEU, JBLT510BTROSEU1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Read through the page's Product-Show endpoint for item JBLT510BTBLKAM. The product SKU data lists the AM and EU colour SKUs of this one product master. TUNE510BT is the model name in the EU Declaration of Conformity. Customisation SKUs (CSTM) are left out.
YY29581Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
692528198283510Maker product pagemm.jbl.com/headphones-wireless/JBLT510BTROSAM.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Rose swatch of the maker page carries data-variantID JBLT510BTROSAM with data-ean 6925281982835 (valid EAN-13 check digit). The Black and Blue pages on the same store show an empty EAN, so no other colour barcode is stored.
02724292520511Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WHCH520/B product UPC 027242925205. Other colours do not inherit this identifier.
Announced
7 January 20214Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jblR-tune-series-enhances-everyday-experiences-with-four-new-headphonesRead 6 October 2026Dateline STAMFORD, CT, January 7, 2021.
21 February 20235Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer release.
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Singapore maker store still lists the product with a price on 2026-10-06. Current price is not a launch price.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Sony WH-CH53021Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.22Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.
Launch price (US)
$49.954Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jblR-tune-series-enhances-everyday-experiences-with-four-new-headphonesRead 6 October 2026Will be available on JBL.com for purchase on March 14, 2021 for $49.95 in black, blue and white. US price excluding tax.
$59.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-02-21-Sony-Electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-WH-CH720N-over-ear-and-WH-CH520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-Sonys-Digital-Sound-Equipment-EngineRead 7 October 2026Original Sony Electronics release dated February 21, 2023. Pricing and availability explicitly gives WH-CH520 MSRP $59.99. US consumer price excludes sales tax. WH-CH720N price $149.99 is separate.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€7010Maker product pagecommunity.sony.co.uk/t5/discover-sony/not-one-but-two-new-headphones-launched-this-month/ba-p/3904427Read 7 October 2026February 2023 Sony Community Team launch article. Pricing and availability gives WH-CH520 March 2023 suggested retail price 70 EUR and 60 GBP. Published European consumer price includes VAT. Direct HTTP returned 403. Full public indexed article read through web. Later discounts excluded.
Markets
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US9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-02-21-Sony-Electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-WH-CH720N-over-ear-and-WH-CH520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-Sonys-Digital-Sound-Equipment-EngineRead 7 October 2026Original US release names Sony Electronics, Amazon and Best Buy sales. Other regions and colours do not inherit US part numbers.
Colours
Black, White, Blue, Rose1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Black, Blue and Rose are the gallery colour names on the item pages JBLT510BTBLKAM, JBLT510BTBLUAM and JBLT510BTROSAM. White comes from the launch release. The White item page returned 404 on the Singapore site.
Pink, Yellow, Blue, Beige, White, Black, One Piece Black, One Piece White4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. Current UK spec color table including limited One Piece variants. No color-to-SKU mapping inferred.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Product description and features describe all-day music listening. Specifications list Activity: Leisure. Sold under wireless and on-ear headphones, not gaming.
Music5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction music listening on-ear headphones.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features table: On-ear Yes.
On-ear5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-510bt-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public summary results: Enclosure Closed-Back. Reviewed colour Black.
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features section: padded headband.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, labels headband and left/right units.
Folding
Inward2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Features: foldable design. The maker gallery image Folded 2 on the product page shows both ear cups folded in toward the headband. iFixit notes the model cannot fold flat.
Flat8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Construction section: earcups pivot 90 degrees. Flat swivel does not mean inward hinge.
Swivelling ear cups
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Designed for all-day comfort: swivel earcups.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Driver size 32mm/1.26" Dynamic driver.
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Driver size
32mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: 32mm.
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
Drivers per side
19Reviewifixit.com/Guide/JBL+Tune+510BT+Headphone+Speaker+Driver+Replacement/170932Read 7 October 2026Exact-model guide describes a single speaker driver in the faceplate per ear cup. Step 3 separately discusses repair of the right-side driver, establishing the same one-driver structure on either side. No diaphragm or magnet material inferred.
111Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Headphone specification table states Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece. Direct physical count, not inferred from 30 mm diameter.
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz. Bluetooth-only headset, so no wired mode is distinguished.
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at 44.1 kHz sampling. This is not acoustic driver response.
Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Impedance 32 ohm.
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
103.5dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Sensitivity 103.5dB SPL@ 1kHz 1mW. The sheet also lists Maximum SPL 95dB, which has no field.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Published at 1 mW.
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly states absence of an equalizer prevents tonal correction. Do not confuse host third-party EQ with onboard settings.
Yes14Press articlesoundguys.com/sony-bluetooth-headphone-control-mac-os-160060Read 7 October 2026July 2026 report lists WH-CH520 among v2 supported devices. It says manual EQ and presets are saved to the headset and need not be reapplied on another device. Applies to Bluetooth playback. CH520 compatibility is developer-reported. Reporter personally tested WH-1000XM5 only. No app platform or ANC features inherited.
Custom EQ bands
Not available
513Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch520Read 7 October 2026Design and features paragraph explicitly states a five-band custom playback equalizer in Headphones Connect. CLEAR BASS control is separate. EQ preset names not stated.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 84 app 360 Reality Audio setup for supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-510bt-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public summary results: Noise Cancelling No. Introduction says the headphones lack noise cancelling (ANC). Detailed test results are behind the paywall and were not used.
No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Presentation and connectivity sections explicitly say no active noise cancelling. Review firmware 1.0.1 and Headphones Connect 9.3.0.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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No4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. General Features: Ambient Sound Mode No.
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
SoundGuys measured a bass boost below 150 Hz and emphasized treble relative to its house curve.7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026SoundGuys purchased and tested exact JBLT510BTBLKAM for two weeks. Measured frequency-response graph narrative compared with SoundGuys house curve identifies boosted bass below 150 Hz and emphasized highs. Test rig, firmware and codec not stated. No numerical graph values inferred.
With an ideal fit, bass and lower mids are emphasized. Other midrange harmonics are quieter. A broken seal reduces bass and makes mids and highs more prominent.17Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Public lab frequency-response interpretation under ideal-fit conditions. Tested firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ over four days. Rig, EQ mode and codec not stated in article. Qualitative assessment only. No numeric deviation invented.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
SoundGuys found clear speech in its microphone samples, with residual noise-processing artifacts.7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026SoundGuys actual ideal and street-condition microphone sample assessments. Review says voices clear and residual processing artifacts persist. Host, codec, firmware and recording rig not stated. No numeric speech bandwidth or DSP classification inferred.
Voices are clear but can sound thin. The microphone separates speech from moderate background noise. Loud environments can overpower the voice.18Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-ch520-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Phone Calls verdict from tested Black WH-CH520, RTINGS methodology v1.5. Review updated April 9, 2024. Bluetooth connection. Codec, firmware, host and speech level not stated in public verdict. Membership-locked numeric results not used.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
AJBL Tune 510BT
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BSony WH-CH520
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth224
Source7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section: 224 ms measured Bluetooth delay. Codec, host OS and equipment not stated, so platform/codec cells omitted. Firmware 1.0.1, app 9.3.0. Automatic video compensation does not apply to gaming.
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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224ms
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AJBL Tune 510BT
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth40.72
Bluetooth38
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Battery section: lasted 40 hours and 43 minutes at a constant output of real music peaking at 75 dB(SPL). Stored as 40.72 h. Codec and firmware not stated. Unit bought by SoundGuys. Review published 2022-05-03, updated 2024-11-28.8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Additional 38 h result from exact JBL-supplied Tune 510BT at 50 percent volume, playing a playlist including pop, rock and jazz. Bluetooth codec, host, firmware and repeat method not stated. The existing SoundGuys 40.72 h result uses real music peaking at 75 dB SPL, so these are different test conditions. No averaging.
BSony WH-CH520
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth59
Bluetooth55.42
Source7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Runtime section: approximately 59 h at 60% maximum volume using AAC. Tested firmware 1.0.1 and app 9.3.0. ANC absent. Lighting and other app settings not stated. Higher than maker AAC 50 h under this measured volume condition. Published approximation retained, not an invented estimate.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Second row is SoundGuys standardized continuous playback result 55 h 25 min, converted exactly to hours. Firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ. Codec, volume and EQ/DSEE settings not stated in article. First row 59 h belongs to existing Les Numeriques AAC test at 60% volume. Distinct methods and conditions. Results are not averaged.
Battery life (measured, max)
40.72h
59h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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147g(5.2 oz)7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Comfort section explicitly 147 g on the scale. Tested firmware 1.0.1, Headphones Connect 9.3.0. Bluetooth-only model with built-in mic and no detachable audio cable.

Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features table: Built-in Microphone Yes. No boom or in-line microphone exists.
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
11Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026General Specifications: Number of Microphones 1.10Maker product pagemm.jbl.com/headphones-wireless/JBLT510BTROSAM.htmlRead 10 October 2026Current official exact Tune 510BT specification states Number of Microphones 1. Rose is one of the existing colour-only variants. Corroborates the legacy Singapore page, whose current public response no longer exposes these specification rows.
17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Microphone section explicitly one unique microphone, voice pickup, not inferred from a diagram.
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
-29dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Microphone sensitivity -29dBV@1kHz/Pa.
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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DSP5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly noise suppression processing. AI not claimed.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Controls table: hold multi-function button for 2 seconds gives Mute/unmute. Applies to call control, not a separate dedicated mute key.
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 72 and 74 explicitly own voice heard through headset microphone during Bluetooth phone calls. Page 82 also states sidetone during Siri. Adjustment not published.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth3Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8638121f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20510BT_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 7 October 2026All connection panels use Bluetooth pairing. The spec table lists only Bluetooth and the box has no audio cable.
Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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Longest included cable
0.2m1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Dimensions table: Charging Cable Length 0.2 m. It is the only cable in the box.10Maker product pagemm.jbl.com/headphones-wireless/JBLT510BTROSAM.htmlRead 10 October 2026Current official exact Tune 510BT Dimensions states Charging Cable Length (m) 0.2. Box contains one USB-C charging cable. Not an audio cable.
0.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: sole included cable is approximately 20 cm USB cable.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product description: USB-C charging cable. Features: Type-C USB cable. The port is for charging.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026FAQ: there are no wired listening options with these headphones. The USB-C port is for charging.
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.
Passive wired listening
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026No aptX or headphone jack for wired listening.
No4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. General Features: Passive Operation No, Inputs No.
Wireless receiver
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None15Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete package inventory gives headset and USB charging cable. All documented playback routes use Bluetooth. No dedicated proprietary wireless audio dongle. Generic host Bluetooth adapters do not count as dedicated receivers.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.
Bluetooth
5.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Bluetooth version 5.0. Profiles A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.7.
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Connection section: supports the SBC and AAC audio codecs. JBL does not publish codecs.
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features table: Multi-point Connection Yes.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.
Multipoint devices
23Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8638121f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20510BT_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Multi-point connection panel: (Maximum 2 devices).
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 25: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Both models Swift Pair and Fast Pair.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Connection section explicitly calls this headset good for Android or iOS use. Bluetooth SBC/AAC connection is the documented route. No microphone support for a particular OS inferred.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
AJBL Tune 510BT
PlatformConnection
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Android and iOS Bluetooth playback are explicitly documented in the connection discussion. Microphone_works is unknown per platform and omitted.
BSony WH-CH520
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source15Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual Android and iPhone pairing chapters, call chapters pages 71-76, and computer video-call page 77 naming Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac. Music uses A2DP. Calls use HFP or HSP with supported host and app selection. Some video apps may not expose the correct microphone profile. USB audio excluded.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
450mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Lithium-ion battery (3.7V/450mAh).
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Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
AJBL Tune 510BT
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth40
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Music playtime with BT on up to 40 hrs. The launch release body text says up to 35 hours, but its own feature list and every maker document say 40 hours.
BSony WH-CH520
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth50
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: AAC continuous music 50 h. SBC 45 h is left in notes because table has no codec column. EQ and DSEE shorten runtime. Call 40 h is not playback. ANC not applicable and omitted.
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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Charging port
USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product description and What's in the box: USB-C Charging Cable.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.
Full charge time
120min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Charging time 2 hrs. Features: recharge the battery in as little as 2 hours. Hours converted to minutes.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.
Quick charge time
5min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Features: a quick 5-minute recharge gives you 2 additional hours of music.
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
2h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Features: 5 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of music.
1.5h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: about 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec unspecified.
Use while charging
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No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features section: convenient buttons on the ear-cup. Features table: Remote control on ear cups Yes.
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 9-10 parts list and playback chapter: three multifunction volume/playback/power buttons.
Volume control
Buttons7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026Controls table: volume up and volume down buttons on the right ear cup. The QSG button panel shows the same + and - buttons.
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 9-10 volume +/- buttons.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
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Voice assistant
Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby3Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8638121f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20510BT_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Button command panel names Siri / Google Assistant / Bixby, started with the multi-function button. No wake word.
Google app, Siri5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Footnote 2: press play/call button to activate Google or Siri, not wake-word activation.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features section: soft ear cushions with a padded headband.
Padded5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Comfort: adjustable headband with padding.
Headband material
Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Design says plastic dominates up to the headband core. Design conclusion states exclusive use of plastic. Foam pad covering is separately described.
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Frame material
Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Design conclusion explicitly states exclusive use of plastic, with headband core described as plastic. No metal frame inferred.
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Ear cup material
Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Design conclusion explicitly states exclusive use of plastic for exact reviewed headset.
Plastic8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Construction section: plastic shells.
Ear pad material
Synthetic leather over memory foam8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Design: memory foam covered with synthetic leather. Both filling and covering retained in plain English.
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Replaceable ear pads
Yes9Reviewifixit.com/Guide/JBL+Tune+510BT+Headphone+Speaker+Driver+Replacement/170932Read 7 October 2026Step 1 removes the earmuff by disengaging its lip, before any screws or soldering. This confirms pads are separately removable.
Yes8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Photo caption explicitly says detachable and replaceable cushions. Attachment not inferred.
Ear pad attachment
Stretch-over9Reviewifixit.com/Guide/JBL+Tune+510BT+Headphone+Speaker+Driver+Replacement/170932Read 7 October 2026Step 1 pulls the earmuff lip away until disengaged, then pulls inward to remove. Reverse reassembly stretches lip over ear cup, not a clip, magnetic or twist-lock mechanism.
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Ear pad opening
Width32Height32mm(1.3 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Dimensions table: Ear Cup Internal Height 3.2 cm and Ear Cup Internal Width 3.2 cm. The table also lists Ear Cup Depth 1.7 cm without saying it is internal, so depth is left out.
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads9Reviewifixit.com/Guide/JBL+Tune+510BT+Headphone+Speaker+Driver+Replacement/170932Read 7 October 2026Ear pads detach by hand in Step 1. Driver and circuit repairs need soldering and are not counted as ordinary user replacement.
Ear pads20Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Construction photo caption explicitly states the ear cushions are detachable and replaceable. Existing earpad_replaceable true has the same evidence. Attachment mechanism and manufacturer spare-part availability not inferred.

Software

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Companion app
None8Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/jbl/1901971_test-du-jbl-tune-510bt-un-casque-a-petit-prix-mais-aux-menus-defautsRead 7 October 2026Opening and software conclusion explicitly state no control app. Current Tune 520BT app support does not apply.
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 84. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Current product EQ features name Sony Sound Connect.
App platforms
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Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.
User firmware updates
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 84: update headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
160g(5.6 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1d7ea2db/pdfs/JBL_Tune_510BT_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 6 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight 160g/0.35 lbs. No detachable cable or microphone.
147g(5.2 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
APIJBLT510BT3Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8638121f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20510BT_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original multilingual quick start guide regulatory panel explicitly FCC ID: APIJBLT510BT. No identifier borrowed from Tune 520BT.
AK8YY295816Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2958/Letter/Charge-Mode-Letter-6126147.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony Charge Mode Letter, independently downloaded from public FCCID archive. Subject explicitly names FCC ID AK8YY2958. Maker manual and photographed retail-unit label identify model YY2958 as WH-CH520. Original fcc.report mirror returned 403 during verification. No battery capacity inferred.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
JBL Tune 510BT, USB-C Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty/Warning1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Tune 510BT, 1 x USB-C Charging Cable, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty/Warning.
Wireless Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 package list, no headphone audio cable.
Cables included
AJBL Tune 510BT
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C charging cable0.21
Source1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026What's in the box lists one USB-C charging cable. Length from the Dimensions table. The QSG drawing shows a USB-A plug on the other end.
BSony WH-CH520
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: one USB-A to USB-C cable, approximate 20 cm.
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026The complete What's in the box list has no case or pouch.
None7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Technical characteristics/Construction: Housse de protection fournie=Non, explicitly no supplied protective bag.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year3Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8638121f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20510BT_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Russian-market warranty block in the exact maker multilingual QSG states Гарантийный период: 1 год, meaning warranty period one year. This is the maker warranty in the stated source market, not a global statutory-rights claim.
1year11Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US WHCH520/B Items Included states Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Scope is the original US manufacturer term stated by this dealer. Statutory rights and paid plans are separate. Current official Sony warranty PDF was inaccessible. No contrary exact term proved.

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