Sony WH-CH520
Sony
57 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH520
65 out of 100 high confidence 335 reviews
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
Battery life 12
Build quality 15
Sound quality 18
Comfort 10
Value for money 14
Noise cancellation 5
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH520 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | additional head cushion | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | beyerdynamic app |
| 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)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH520
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
