Sony WHCH520/W
A 50-hour battery life with quick charging that nets 1.5 hours of playback from just 3 minutes makes these headphones a standout for all-day wireless listening. The lightweight 147g build with soft earpads and silent joints ensures physical comfort, while DSEE audio processing and a customizable EQ restore detail to compressed tracks. These are best for budget-conscious commuters and students who need reliable, hands-free calling and multipoint connectivity for under $60.
Resumo
The 30-Second Version
A 50-hour battery and a great app make these the best cheap wireless headphones for anyone who forgets to charge their gear. The sound is just okay, but the sheer convenience is unbeatable for the price.
Pros & Cons
Prós
- Insane 50-hour battery life with a useful quick charge 95th
- Multipoint connection is flawless for switching between phone and laptop 93rd
- Shockingly good companion app with a real EQ for the price 90th
- Featherlight build and soft pads make them an all-day wear 75th
Contras
- Sound quality is below average without heavy EQ tweaking
- Build quality feels cheap and plasticky
- No active noise cancellation to speak of
- On-ear design can get uncomfortable after several hours
O que dizem os donos
The Word on the Street
Como a opinião dos donos mudou ao longo do tempo
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As provas
Performance
The battery life is the star of the show here, landing in the 90th percentile of our database. It's one of the best on the market for longevity, and the quick charge is no joke. What surprised us, though, was how much the DSEE upscaling and EQ customization in the app can rescue the otherwise mediocre sound signature. Out of the box, the audio is a weak spot, but a few tweaks make it perfectly listenable for podcasts and playlists.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
The Soundcore Life Q20 is the obvious rival, offering over-ear comfort and actual ANC for a bit more cash, but its battery life falls short. The JBL Live 770NC is a step up in sound and build quality if you can stretch your budget. If you absolutely need noise cancelling, skip the Sony and grab the Soundcore. But if marathon battery life and a tiny footprint are your priorities, the WH-CH520 is the smarter pick.
| Spec | Sony WHCH520/W | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | - | 16 | 34 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produto | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Prova social |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WHCH520/W | 33.6 | 54.4 | 37.9 | 25.7 | 89.5 | 74.8 | 92.5 | 95 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96.3 | 99.5 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 98.3 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 98.1 | 66 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 99.4 | 77 |
Preço
Value & Pricing
At around $38, these are a steal. The price spread across vendors is wild, reaching up to $2989, which is frankly absurd. Just make sure you're buying from a legitimate retailer and not paying a cent over the standard street price. For the cost of a nice dinner, you're getting best-in-class battery life and features that headphones twice the price sometimes skip.
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Overview
The Sony WH-CH520 is the budget headphone that refuses to act like one. For under sixty bucks, you get a ridiculous 50-hour battery life, a genuinely useful companion app with EQ, and multipoint Bluetooth that just works. The one thing to know is this: you're trading sound quality for stamina and smarts, and for a lot of people, that's the right trade.
Common Questions
Q: Do these have noise cancelling?
No, not really. They have some passive isolation from the pads, but there's no active noise cancellation (ANC) here. If you need to block out a coffee shop or airplane hum, you'll want the Soundcore Life Q20 instead.
Q: Can I use these wired if the battery dies?
Nope, these are wireless only. The USB-C port is strictly for charging. But with a 50-hour battery, you'll probably lose the charging cable before you run out of juice.
Q: How's the mic for Zoom calls?
It's perfectly fine for calls in a quiet room. The mic quality is about average, so your voice will come through clearly, but it won't magically filter out a barking dog or loud keyboard.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a rich, detailed soundstage or booming bass out of the box, this isn't it. Go get a pair of JBL Live 770NC or Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT instead. These Sony cans are all about practical, long-lasting convenience, not critical listening.
Verdict
The Sony WH-CH520 is the ultimate pair of backup headphones. They're the ones you toss in your bag for a weekend trip, leave at your desk for calls, or use to get through a workday without a single charge. They won't satisfy an audiophile, but for everyone else who just wants their stuff to work and last forever, these are an easy recommendation.
