Product comparison · 2 headphones

JBL QUANTUM 520 vs JBL Quantum 850

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 23identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • QUANTUM 520:Black
    • Quantum 850:Black, Blue
  • Volume control
    • QUANTUM 520:Rotary
    • Quantum 850:Button
  • Control type
    • QUANTUM 520:Buttons, Rotary
    • Quantum 850:Buttons, Slider
  • Connectivity technology
    • QUANTUM 520:Wireless
    • Quantum 850:Wired & Wireless
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • QUANTUM 520:A2DP, HFP
    • Quantum 850:A2DP, HFP, AVRCP
  • Bluetooth version
    • QUANTUM 520:5.4
    • Quantum 850:5.3
  • Headphone sensitivity
    • QUANTUM 520:90 dB
    • Quantum 850:100 dB
  • Microphone sensitivity
    • QUANTUM 520:-40 dB
    • Quantum 850:-44 dB

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Comparison of QUANTUM 520, Quantum 850
59 specifications
Performance3 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConsumer
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue
Volume controlDiffersRotaryButton
Control typeDiffersButtons, RotaryButtons, Slider
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthKnown for one1.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, HFPA2DP, HFP, AVRCP
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Headphones1 differ
Headphone sensitivityDiffers90 dB100 dB
Noise cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise canceling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdaptive
Driver typeKnown for oneDynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone1 differ
Microphone sensitivityDiffers-40 dB-44 dB
Microphone muteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers500 mAh700 mAh
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 h
Talk timeDiffers30 h20 h
Battery charge indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 min
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-in batteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers322.8 g364.2 g
Packaging content1 differ
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless receiver interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C, AUX
PouchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windscreen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Charging standKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
Charging timeKnown for one180 minUnknown — not stated by the source

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