Two directional mics pick up the voice and keep background noise out; paired with two devices, you move from a video call to a phone call without reconnecting anything. Up to 45 hours on calls.
2 directional mics for clear calls
Multipoint: two devices connected at once
Up to 45 h on calls
Up to 76 h of playback per charge
Fast charge: 5 min for 5 h of listening
On-ear fit, earcups resting on the ear
Folds flat, weight 152 g
33 mm drivers, JBL Pure Bass sound
Equaliser and presets via the JBL Headphones app
Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair quick pairing
Enjoy powerful sound and total freedom with the JBL Tune 530 Bluetooth headphones in Black. Equipped with JBL Pure Bass technology and 33 mm drivers, they deliver deep bass and immersive sound for music, videos and calls. Exceptional battery life of up to 76 hours keeps you going for several days without recharging, while fast charging gets you several hours of listening in a few minutes. Light, foldable and comfortable, they adapt perfectly to your travels. With Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connection and two built-in microphones, enjoy clear calls and smooth connectivity across all your devices.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
Do you need to plan for a cable to charge the black JBL Tune 530BT?
Yes: the charging cable is not included, as the box contains only the headphones. Any USB-C cable will do. It is the one thing to know before opening the box, on headphones that are otherwise very complete.
Do these headphones rest on the ear or surround it?
They rest on it: they are on-ear headphones. That explains their featherweight 152 g and their ability to fold flat, but also more limited isolation than headphones that enclose the outer ear.
What battery life does the Tune 530BT offer for music and for calls?
Up to 76 hours of playback and 45 hours of talk time: two distinct figures. A full charge takes less than 2 hours, and 5 minutes of fast charging give you 5 hours of listening.
Do these headphones need an amplifier to sound good?
No: their 33 mm drivers are rated at 30 ohms with a sensitivity of 102 dB at 1 kHz. A phone or computer output drives them without difficulty, across a range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Can you watch a video on the tablet and take a call?
Yes, multipoint keeps two devices paired and switches from one to the other. The link uses Bluetooth 6.0, stated to offer lower latency: picture and sound stay in sync on video calls as well as for films.
How do you customise the sound of these JBL headphones?
Through the JBL Headphones app and its EQ presets — Default, Bass, Vocal — with a voice prompt confirming the active mode. The settings stay stored in the headphones.
Do calls come through clearly from a busy place?
Two beamforming mics pick up your voice in line with the mouth and reduce the background noise transmitted, with a sensitivity of -40 dBV/Pa. They work for the person you are talking to, not on what you hear.
Do these headphones actively cut out bus noise?
No, there is no active cancelling on this model. The cushions rest on the ear and dampen part of the background noise without eliminating it. For headphones that cancel noise electronically, you need to choose a model with active cancelling.
Are the black JBL Tune 530BT headphones new and under warranty?
Yes, new and genuine, with a 1-year warranty provided by the invoice. The full measurements are given in the JBL datasheet.
More than 100 hours of wireless battery life, and recharging that does without a cable: just set it on a base. Foldable for long journeys, with an M button to customise from the app.
•More than 100 h of wireless battery life
•Wireless recharging on a base, or via the included USB-C cable
The JBL Headphones app tunes the equaliser to your taste, and Voice Aware lets you hear your own voice during a call. Connected to two devices at once, 220 g on the head, 76 hours of stated listening.
Sixteen hours of playback per charge, and a folding design that makes it fit in a bag. Made from 100% recycled GRS-certified plastic, for 167 g on the head.
Plugged in over USB-C, it carries the sound as well as recharging. Up to 75 hours of listening without noise cancellation, 45 hours with, and the app offers 8 equalisers and 3 isolation modes.
Up to 30 m of Bluetooth range, 16 h of talk time and a simultaneous connection to the computer and the smartphone. In an open-plan office, the Busylight indicator turns red as soon as you are on a call.
Five hours of listening per charge, and 15 h more stored in the charging case, for 20 h in total. The compact case slips into a pocket and recharges over USB-C in an hour and a half.
100% recycled GRS-certified plastic and FSC cardboard packaging: a responsible choice that gives up nothing on sound, with 13 mm drivers tuned for the bass. 4 h of listening per charge, 20 h in total with the case.
Four hours of listening in one go, sixteen more in the charging case: enough to last the day. A compact, light format to slip into a pocket, with a built-in microphone to take calls without getting the phone out.
More than 30 h of listening in total with the case, 7 h of that for the earbuds alone, and the case also recharges wirelessly. Simultaneous connection to two devices, and playback stops as soon as you take an earbud out.
•7 h of listening per charge, more than 30 h in total with the case
Plug them into a phone with no headphone jack: a built-in audio converter and two drivers per earbud, of 11 and 8 mm, deliver clear, balanced sound. Microphone and three-button remote on the braided cable.