Sony WHCH520/W
Sony
57 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Music
Work
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WHCH520/W | Sennheiser ACCENTUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | silicone |
| Headband | — | silicon |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 37 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| 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 (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sennheiser ACCENTUM
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WHCH520/W0.074score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM0.035score per dollar
Sony WHCH520/W offers 2.1x better value for money
Sony WHCH520/W
Sennheiser ACCENTUM
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
