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JBL Tune 770NC vs Sony WH-CH520

Product A: JBL

Tune 770NC

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Product B: Sony

WH-CH520

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  • 22 different values
  • 44 known for one only
  • 22 the same
  • 64 missing for both

Biggest differences

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

  1. Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1.5hJBL is 1.5 h higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 70hB: 50hJBL is 20 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmJBL is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A232g
B147g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Tune 770NC
BSony WH-CH520

General

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Series
Tune1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Model numbers
TUNE770NC, JBLT770NCBLK1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page SKU JBLT770NCBLK for Black. The EU declaration of conformity also covers TUNE775NC and TUNE777NC, which are not stored.
YY29581Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
69252819745261Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026EAN 6925281974526 is shown for the Black variant on the Singapore page.
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
Not available
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
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)
$129.956Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-new-tune-live-headphones-107236Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys CES news of 8 January 2024 lists $129.95 for the Tune 770NC in the US range, available March 2024. The article shows a $ sign without a currency code and is read as USD. The model sold earlier: Japan from 7 July 2023.
$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
Not available
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, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Activity: Leisure
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
Over-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Closed3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Flat and inward1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Features list "Flat-fold design" and "Foldable". The folded product image shows the ear cups rotated flat and folded toward the headband.
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
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Flat-fold design
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Designed for all-day comfort: swivel earcups.
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available

Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026QSG: 40 mm / 1.57 in dynamic driver.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Driver size 40 mm / 1.57 in dynamic driver.
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
Drivers per side
13Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
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
Not available
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Dynamic frequency response range 20 Hz - 20 kHz2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Not available
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
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)
32Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 202632 ohms2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
100dB1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1 kHz / 1 mW: 100 dB. The page does not say whether this is the wired passive state.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sensitivity 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker states the sensitivity per 1 mW.
Not available
THD (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
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Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
Not available
DAC
Not available
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Volume limit
Not available
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Not available
Not available

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Hybrid5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1514622.htmlRead 10 October 2026AV Watch, 7 July 2023: hybrid ANC using both feedforward and feedback microphones. The article says sales began that day in Japan.
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketed as Adaptive Noise Cancelling. Ambient Aware and TalkThru are the ambient modes.
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ambient Aware and TalkThru, switched in the JBL Headphones app or on the headphones.
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
Yes3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Ambient mode: adjustable level
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Frequency response notes
Not available
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
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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
Not available
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Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
AJBL Tune 770NC
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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)
Not available
224ms
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Not available
Measured battery life
AJBL Tune 770NC
Not available
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)
Not available
59h
Clamping force
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Not available
Voice microphones
11Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Number of Microphones: 1
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
-40dB2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Microphone sensitivity -40 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
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Mic sample rate
Not available
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Not available
Sidetone
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026VoiceAware lets you hear your own voice during calls. The QSG marks VoiceAware as Android only.
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
Not available
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, Analog1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Detachable audio cable. Headset-side plug is a 3.5 mm jack per the SoundGuys listing (Headphone jack: yes).3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Headphone jack: yes
Not available
Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio cable length 1.2 m (3.9 ft).
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-C1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging cable.
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
Not available
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
Not available
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
None1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
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
5.31Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3. LE Audio is promised via a later OTA update and is not stored.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC
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
Not available
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Multi-Point connection2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Multi-point connection, maximum 2 devices.
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
21Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maximum 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
Not available
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
Not available
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The pairing page shows Android 6.0+ pairing from devices linked to the Google account and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10 v1803+.
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
Not available
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Smart Audio & Video feature in the JBL Headphones app: Audio mode for sound quality, Video mode for gaming and video.
Not available
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing page names Android 6.0+ and Windows 10 v1803+ plus other Bluetooth devices. iOS is covered by the JBL Headphones app listing and Siri support. Playback over Bluetooth only. No microphone support per platform is documented.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026iOS is inferred from the iOS companion app and Siri support. Bluetooth works with other hosts.
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 770NC
PlatformConnection
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
WindowsBluetooth
Source2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth pairing for each platform. Wired listening is not tied to a platform.
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
690mAh2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion battery 690 mAh / 3.7 V (2.55 Wh).4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Battery type: lithium-ion 690 mAh / 3.7 V
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Not available
Claimed battery life
AJBL Tune 770NC
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo70
BluetoothYes44
AnalogYes30
Source1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Up to 70 h with Bluetooth on and ANC off, 44 h with ANC on. Wired with ANC on 30 h (QSG).2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Music playtime with BT on: up to 70 h with ANC off, up to 44 h with ANC on. BT off and ANC on (wired): up to 30 h. Talk time up to 39 h with ANC off and 30 h with ANC on.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Music playtime BT on ANC off up to 70 hrs, BT on ANC on up to 44 hrs, BT off ANC on up to 30 hrs. The 30 hrs row is the wired ANC figure.
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)
70h
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
44h
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
70h
Not available
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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
120min1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging time 2 hours from empty2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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
5min1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
3h1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026A quick 5-minute recharge gives 3 additional 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
Not available
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
Not available
Not available

Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Buttons on the ear cup. No touch controls are listed.
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
Buttons1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 9-10 volume +/- buttons.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Not available
Wear detection
No7Reviewtechradar.com/JBL-Tune-770NC-reviewRead 10 October 2026Features: no wear detection. The review names it as the main omission.
Not available
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Voice assistant icons: Ok Google, Bixby, Siri and others.
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Soft 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
Plastic with padding3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Headband material: plastic with padding
Not available
Frame material
Plastic3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic
Not available
Ear cup material
Not available
Plastic8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Construction section: plastic shells.
Ear pad material
Memory foam3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Ear pad type: memory foam
Not available
Replaceable ear pads
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Ear pad opening
Width37Height54mm(1.5 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ear cup internal width 3.7 cm, internal height 5.4 cm. The ear cup depth of 4.8 cm is not stored because it may not be the internal depth.
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available
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
JBL Headphones1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026JBL Headphones app
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
Android, iOS3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Companion app: iOS and Android
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
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026LE Audio is described as available via OTA update at a later stage, so firmware updates exist.
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
232g(8.2 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Weight 232 g2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
Not available
FCC ID
APITUNE770NC2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page prints FCC ID:APITUNE770NC and IC:6132A-TUNE770NC.
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
Not available
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In the box

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In the box
JBL Tune 770NC headphones, USB-C charging cable, Detachable audio cable, Warranty/Warning, Quick start guide1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20261 x headphones, 1 x USB-C charging cable, 1 x detachable audio cable, 1 x warranty/warning, 1 x QSG
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 770NC
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C charging cableNot available1
Detachable audio cable1.21
Source1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026
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/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026No case or pouch in the box list.
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)
Not available
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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