Sony WHCH520/L

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,483)

With a 50-hour battery life and 3-minute quick charging for 1.5 hours of playback, DSEE upscaling delivers crisp audio in a lightweight 318g on-ear design. Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2, Google Fast Pair, and customizable EQ via the Sony Headphones Connect app offer flexible connectivity and personalization at an entry-level price. Best for casual listeners and call-heavy users who prioritize all-day battery endurance and comfort over studio-quality sound.

form factor on-ear
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 50
Sony WHCH520/L headphones
56 Overall Score
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Snapshot

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '24: 4.9★ · 7 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.3★ · 11 reviewsQ2 '25: 4.3★ · 17 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.4★ · 14 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.7★ · 19 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.9★ · 16 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.2★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '26: 4.3★ · 6 reviews7111714191656Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q3 202667/1004.3★6 reviews

    Buyers praised sound quality, noise canceling, battery life, and color. One reported breakage and another criticized the power button's blue light.

    • Sound quality and noise canceling are excellent, enhancing the listening experience.
    • Battery life is long-lasting, exceeding expectations for gym and daily use.
    • One unit broke easily; warranty was the only positive aspect.
    • Power button's blue light makes it hard to tell if headphones are off.
  2. Q2 202680/1004.2★5 reviews

    Buyers praised sound quality, battery life, and comfort for travel. One reviewer found sound quality poor for the price.

    • Sound quality is great and noise cancellation works well.
    • Battery life lasts nearly three days with heavy use.
    • Comfortable for long wear during travel.
    • One buyer says sound quality not worth the price.
  3. Q1 202696/1004.9★16 reviews

    Buyers praised the sound quality, comfort, battery life, and value. A few noted the lack of noise cancellation and on-ear fit as drawbacks.

    • Excellent sound quality, especially with the app's equalizer and DSEE.
    • Comfortable and lightweight for extended wear, including during workouts.
    • Great battery life, with quick charge feature and multipoint connection.
    • Not noise canceling and on-ear fit may not suit everyone, especially older users.
  4. Q4 202590/1004.7★19 reviews

    Buyers praised these Sony headphones as affordable, comfortable, and durable for daily use, gym, and work. Battery life and sound quality were highlights, though some noted minor control and non-foldable design issues.

    • Great value for money, budget-friendly with good quality.
    • Comfortable fit, quick pairing, and long battery life.
    • Suitable for kids, gym, work, and study use.
    • On/off control and battery indicator could be clearer.
  5. Q3 202579/1004.4★14 reviews

    Buyers praised the headphones for their value, comfort, battery life, and color options, but a few reported charging and connectivity issues.

    • Great value for the price, with good sound and battery life.
    • Comfortable for long wear, lightweight, and suitable for kids.
    • Attractive color options, especially blue, liked by children.
    • Charging failure after 6 months and Bluetooth connectivity problems reported.
  6. Q2 202576/1004.3★17 reviews

    Buyers praised sound quality, battery life, and value. Some reported small ear cups, breakage, and connectivity issues.

    • Great sound quality and lightweight design
    • Long battery life and fast charging
    • Ear cups too small for some users
    • Broke after a few months of use
  7. Q1 202573/1004.3★11 reviews

    Buyers praised sound quality, value, and ease of use, but noted discomfort, small size, and a Best Buy billing issue.

    • Sound quality and clarity are excellent for the price.
    • Great value and easy to set up and use.
    • Uncomfortable for extended wear; too small for some.
    • Best Buy misled about YouTube Premium; billing issue.
  8. Q4 202493/1004.9★7 reviews

    Buyers praised the headphones for great sound, bass, comfort, and value. Some noted they do not fold for storage.

    • Great sound quality and bass, especially for the price.
    • Comfortable fit and good battery life for gym use.
    • Good value as an introductory wireless headphone for children.
    • Does not fold for storage, which some users found inconvenient.

Based on 95 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 33.3
Mic 53.5
Build 37.4
Sound 25.2
Battery 88.9
Comfort 74.2
Connectivity 92
Social Proof 94.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor on-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable No
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs

Noise Control

ANC No

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint Yes

Battery

Battery Life 50
Fast Charging 3 min for 1.5 hours playback
Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Boom Mic No

Features

Voice Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls No
App Sony | Headphones Connect

vs Competition

Spec Sony WHCH520/L JBL Tune 670NC Soundcore Life Q20 TOZO HT3 QCY H3 PRO Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Form Factor on-ear on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type - dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 32 40 40 40 37
Impedance Ohms - 32 16 16 32 -
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version 5.2 5.3 5.0 6.0 5.4 5.2
Battery Life Hours 50 70 60 90 55 50
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Sony WHCH520/L 33.353.537.425.288.974.29294.7
JBL Tune 670NC Compare 98.574.380.788.395.490.899.498.6
Soundcore Life Q20 Compare 9588.889.110092.990.891.289.2
TOZO HT3 Compare 91.788.89699.198.161.297.594.7
QCY H3 PRO Compare 98.58793.393.59161.298.989.2
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare 9583.937.496.988.961.297.282.9

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$48 3 offers across 2 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$48
Bestbuy.ca 2 offers From CA$48

Price History

CA$40 CA$60 CA$80 CA$100 CA$120 May 16Aug 13Oct 4 CA$48

Usage Scores

Work (46.5)Calls (42.5)Music (39.8)Overall (55.7)Budget (65.4)Gaming (51)Studio (25.3)Commute (35.4)

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