Sony WH-CH520
The 50-hour battery life and 3-minute quick charge for 90 minutes of playback make this a practical choice for daily commutes. Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint and Swift Pair/Fast Pair simplifies switching between devices, while DSEE restores high frequencies for fuller sound. Best for budget-conscious listeners who prioritize long battery life and easy connectivity over studio-grade audio.
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Обзор
The 30-Second Version
Great battery, meh everything else. Buy it for calls and podcasts, not for music.
Pros & Cons
Плюсы
- 50-hour battery is genuinely excellent 96th
- 3-minute quick charge gives 90 minutes of playback 90th
- Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint is smooth and reliable 87th
- DSEE and EQ app give you some sound tweaking options 78th
Минусы
- Sound quality is near the bottom of our database
- On-ear comfort is rough for long sessions
- Build quality feels flimsy and plasticky
- No real noise cancelling despite the marketing talk
Мнение владельцев
The Word on the Street
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ЭксклюзивНа основе того, когда покупатели действительно писали отзывы, - чтобы увидеть, оправдались ли первые похвалы.
- Q3 202682/100
Buyers praise the sound quality, battery life, comfort, and value. Some report durability issues, connectivity problems, and discomfort after extended wear.
- Excellent sound quality and bass for the price, often compared favorably to pricier brands.
- Long battery life, lasting weeks or days on a single charge.
- Comfortable and lightweight for extended wear, suitable for gym and travel.
- Durability concerns: speakers stop working, build breaks easily, and Bluetooth connectivity issues.
- Q2 202690/100
Buyers praise the long battery life, comfort, and sound quality for the price. A few note the color is misleading and some report connectivity issues.
- Excellent battery life, often described as 'incredible' or 'lasting forever'.
- Great sound quality and value for the price, especially for budget-conscious buyers.
- Comfortable and lightweight, suitable for gym, gaming, and daily use.
- Color mismatch: headphones appear light purple, not pink as shown in pictures.
- Q1 202678/100
Buyers praise sound quality, battery life, and value for the price. Some report durability issues like swivel breakage and sudden failure after months of use.
- Great sound quality and clear audio, especially after EQ adjustment.
- Excellent battery life and fast charging, lasting months of daily use.
- Build quality issues: left swivel snaps, cushion detaches, sudden failure after months.
- Comfortable and lightweight, but some find fit small or flimsy.
- Q4 202572/100
Buyers praise comfort, sound quality, and battery life. However, recurring hinge breakage and earpiece detachment after months of use are serious durability concerns.
- Excellent battery life, lasting days to weeks on a single charge.
- Comfortable for long wear, with soft ear cups and lightweight design.
- Great sound quality with clear audio, good bass, and adjustable EQ via app.
- Hinges and earpieces break after months of normal use, causing dangling or failure.
- Q3 202578/100
Buyers praised comfort, battery life, and sound quality. Some reported ear pain after extended use and one unit broke within months.
- Comfortable, lightweight, and good for long wear or workouts.
- Excellent battery life, often lasting 50+ hours.
- Sound quality is good but some find it flat or lacking layers.
- One unit broke (earpiece fell off) and warranty was denied.
- Q2 202577/100
Buyers praised sound quality, comfort, and value, especially for kids. Some noted low max volume, difficult Bluetooth setup, and PS4 incompatibility.
- Great sound quality and value for the price, especially for children.
- Comfortable and lightweight, but on-ear design may not suit all-day wear.
- Low maximum volume and difficult Bluetooth setup without app.
- Does not connect to PS4; no instruction manual included.
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Факты
Performance
The battery is the star here, no contest. 50 hours is genuinely impressive and the 3-minute quick charge giving you 90 minutes is the kind of feature that saves your commute. Connectivity is also a standout, BT 5.2 with multipoint means you can bounce between your laptop and phone without the usual pairing dance. But the sound surprised us in a bad way. DSEE is supposed to restore lost high frequencies, yet the audio lands near the bottom of our charts. The mic is fine for calls, nothing special, and the build feels cheap. For a Sony product, the audio performance is honestly disappointing.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads |
| Headband | adjustable headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
The JBL Tune 670NC is the obvious alternative if you want actual noise cancelling and better sound for a bit more cash. The QCY H3 Pro also beats the Sony on audio quality and comfort while staying in the same budget range. Anker's Soundcore Space series offers better build quality and sound tuning if you're willing to go over-ear instead of on-ear. The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless is the premium pick here, way better sound and comfort, but you'll pay for it. For pure battery life, the Sony holds its own, but that's about the only category where it leads.
| Spec | Sony WH-CH520 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | QCY H3 ANC | JBL Live 780NC | JLab JBuds Lux ANC | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 16 | - |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 60 | 80 | 70 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Отзывы пользователей | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH520 | 32.7 | 62.6 | 33.1 | 77.7 | 87.1 | 11.4 | 21.9 | 95.6 | 89.8 | 56.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 79.9 | 91.1 | 97.3 | 91.4 | 78.6 | 39.6 | 98.8 | 72.8 | 14 |
| QCY H3 ANC Compare | 94.7 | 78 | 75 | 84.7 | 88.8 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 96.4 | 89.8 | 60.8 |
| JBL Live 780NC Compare | 98.5 | 87.2 | 75 | 86.1 | 96.5 | 50.4 | 88.3 | 99.5 | 63.6 | 17 |
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC Compare | 94.7 | 81.5 | 98.5 | 89 | 94.5 | 74.8 | 56 | 97.9 | 95 | 39.4 |
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 Compare | 98.5 | 78 | 91.1 | 93.1 | 87.1 | 78.6 | 88.3 | 95.6 | 62.4 | 32.9 |
Цена
Value & Pricing
At $58 USD this is a fair price for the battery and connectivity alone, but the value story gets weird in Canada. Prices there swing from CAD 48 to CAD 100 depending on the vendor, and that spread is wild. If you're in Canada, hunt for the CAD 48 listing because paying double for the same headphone is a bad deal. At the low end, it's a decent budget pick for calls and casual listening. At the high end, you're getting fleeced.
Price History
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Overview
The Sony WH-CH520 is a budget on-ear headphone that nails the basics and skips the frills. The one thing to know: you're getting a 50-hour battery and rock-solid Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint for under $60 USD, but you're paying for it with mediocre sound and comfort that's a real letdown. Sony's DSEE engine tries to polish compressed audio, but our database puts the sound quality in the 18th percentile, which is rough even for this price. If you need something cheap for calls and podcasts, it works. If you actually care about music, keep scrolling.
Common Questions
Q: Does the WH-CH520 have noise cancelling?
No real ANC. The mic has some noise reduction for calls, but the headphones themselves don't block out much ambient sound. If you want actual noise cancelling, look at the JBL Tune 670NC instead.
Q: Can I use these wired if the battery dies?
No. These are wireless only. The USB-C port is for charging, not audio. The good news is the 50-hour battery means you won't hit that wall often, and the quick charge gets you back fast.
Q: Are these good for working out?
Not really. They're on-ear and not water resistant, so sweat and movement will be a problem. They'll also slide around if you're moving a lot. Get some earbuds for the gym.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for immersive sound or all-day comfort, this isn't it. The audio quality is weak and the on-ear pads will start to hurt after a couple hours. Go get the QCY H3 Pro or JBL Tune 670NC instead. If you want over-ear comfort with better sound, the Anker Soundcore Space series is the better move.
Verdict
The WH-CH520 is a battery monster with solid connectivity, but the sound quality and comfort are hard to ignore. If you need a cheap headset for calls, podcasts, and background music while you work, it's a reasonable buy at the right price. If you actually enjoy music, spend a little more on the JBL Tune 670NC or QCY H3 Pro. Sony made a headphone that lasts forever on a charge but doesn't sound like a Sony should.
