Sony WHCH520/W
Sony
53 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WHCH520/W | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 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 WHCH520/W
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony WHCH520/W0.527score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 10016090.294score per dollar
Sony WHCH520/W offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
