Sony WH-CH520
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH520
The Sony WH-CH520 wireless on-ear headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent battery life, good sound quality for the price, and lightweight comfort. However, a significant number of reviews report durability issues, particularly with the rotating hinges breaking after a few months, and some find the on-ear design uncomfortable for long sessions. The sound is generally considered good for the price, but not exceptional, and noise cancellation is absent.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality for the price
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Affordable price
- Easy Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- Fragile rotating hinges break easily
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- No noise cancellation
- Sound leaks to others nearby
- Poor build quality
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH520 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | Leather |
| Headband | additional head cushion | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH520
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
