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JBL Tune 500BT Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:16 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL Tune 500BT Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 69% of headphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 59% of headphones
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 157,072 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL Tune 500BT

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 157,072 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
JBL Tune 500BT has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
32 mm
Driver size
32 mm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.2% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
Boom microphone
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
95 dB
Microphone SNR
95 dB
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 95 dB, higher microphone SNR than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 12.2% of headphones.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 62% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Audio latency
200 ms
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
16 hours
Battery life
16 hours
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 16 hours, lower battery life than 77% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
JBL
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
155 g
Weight
155 g
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 155 g, lighter than 68.6% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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JBL Tune 500BT vs the average pair of headphones

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  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 28.9% lower weight
    Weight
    155 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (155 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    155 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 17.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JBL Tune 500BT
    the average pair of headphones
    JBL Tune 500BT has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.42 vs 8.000).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JBL Tune 500BT is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    JBL Tune 500BT is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 28.9% lower weight
    Weight
    155 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (155 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    155 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • LHDC support
    LHDC
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 17.5 dB higher microphone SNR
    Microphone SNR
    95 dB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    95 dB vs 77.5 dB
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    16 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    95 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    16 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JBL Tune 500BT

  • Affordable price point offering great value for money
  • Rich and punchy 'Pure Bass' sound signature typical of JBL
  • Foldable and lightweight design makes them highly portable
  • Stable Bluetooth connectivity with multi-point support for two devices
  • Long-lasting battery life (approx. 16 hours) with quick charging capability
  • Simple and easy-to-use physical controls on the ear cup

What we don't like about JBL Tune 500BT

  • Tight clamping force can become uncomfortable during long listening sessions
  • Small on-ear pads may not fit all ear sizes comfortably
  • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky and budget-oriented
  • Uses an outdated Micro-USB port for charging instead of USB-C
  • Noticeable sound leakage at higher volumes due to on-ear design
  • Microphone quality can be inconsistent or muffled during calls
  • No option for wired use if the battery dies (no 3.5mm jack)

Verdict

The JBL Tune 500BT is a lightweight (155g) wireless on-ear headphone featuring 32mm dynamic drivers and signature JBL Pure Bass sound with a frequency response range of 20Hz–20kHz and 32-ohm impedance. Its primary characteristics include Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity with multi-point support for switching between two devices, voice assistant integration (Siri/Google Now), and a foldable design for portability. Main pros include a reliable 16-hour battery life, quick charging (1 hour of play from 5 minutes of charging), and a comfortable padded headband. Available cons include the use of an outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C, a lack of 3.5mm audio jack for wired use, and reports of a tight clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions.

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