Sony WH-CH520
Sony
59 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH520 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | additional head cushion | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.