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JBL Tune 510BT vs Sony WH-CH530

Product A: JBL

Tune 510BT

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WH-CH530

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  • 20 different values
  • 41 known for one only
  • 22 the same
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Biggest differences

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

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 40hB: 55hSony is 15 h higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 2hB: 1.5hJBL is 0.5 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A160g
B150g

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AJBL Tune 510BT
BSony WH-CH530

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.
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this 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.
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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.
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
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.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
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Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.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.
Successor
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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.
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
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.
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
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.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

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-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section 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.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE510BT-.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features section: padded headband.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the 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.
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Swivelling ear cups
Not available
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
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.
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
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.
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
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.
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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 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
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.
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Custom EQ bands
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106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
EQ presets
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Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
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.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
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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No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
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.
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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.
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
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
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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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-CH530
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Battery life (measured, max)
40.72h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
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.
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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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AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
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.
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
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.
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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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels 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.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-510bt-review-71074Read 7 October 2026No aptX or headphone jack for wired listening.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
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None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured 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.
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
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, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not 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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth 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-CH530
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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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No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
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-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h
55h
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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
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.
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 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.
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
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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.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction 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.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
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, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri 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.
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
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.
Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
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.
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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.
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
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.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum 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.
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
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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 pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum 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/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
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Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

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.
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
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.
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
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, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
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-CH530
Not available
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.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

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.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.