Sony WH-CH520
Sony
69 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | memory foam |
| Headband | additional head cushion | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m | 15 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. | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | soundcore app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (34th percentile)
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
