JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 78/100
Sony WH-CH520 Black
Score: 70/100Rankings
The JBL Vibe Beam are true-wireless earbuds delivering deep bass and up to 32 hours of total playback with fast 10-minute quick charge. They lack active noise cancellation and have an ambiguous water-resistance rating, which may limit use in heavy-sweat conditions. Ideal for casual listeners and commuters who prioritize bass and long battery life.
The Sony WH-CH520 is an ultra-light on-ear headset offering impressive battery life and quick charging. It lacks ANC, transparency mode, and high-resolution codec support, making it best suited for casual listeners and commuters who prioritize comfort and price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 hours | 45 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 49 gbest | 145 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 3 minutesbest |
8 mm | 30 mmbest | |
244 mbest | 10 m | |
16 Ωbest | — | |
100 dBbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 32 hours | 45 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Transparency Mode | true | false |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Range (m) | 244 m | 10 m |
Multipoint Pairing | false | true |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 49 g | 145 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 30 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Vibe Beam for its compact, lightweight design, deep-bass tuning, and impressive 32-hour battery life with fast charging, but they criticize the absence of active noise cancellation and the vague water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for heavy-sweat activities.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
Professional reviewers commend the WH-CH520 for its feather-light construction, solid battery performance, and convenient quick-charge, while noting the lack of ANC and limited codec support.
Everyday users love the comfort, long battery life, and straightforward controls, describing the headphones as a great value for casual listening and calls.
“very light with decent clamping force”
