Sony WHCH520/W
Sony
58 Overall Score
vs
Truefree HF-10
Truefree
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WHCH520/W
No customer feedback yet
Truefree HF-10
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Truefree HF-10 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers, and impressive sound quality that rivals much more expensive models. Users highlight the effective noise cancellation, long battery life, and useful app features like EQ adjustments and game mode. Minor drawbacks include a tight clamp force out of the box, heat buildup during extended use, and the inability to use Bluetooth while charging via USB-C.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Useful companion app with EQ and game mode
Cons
- Tight clamp force out of the box
- Heat buildup during extended use
- Bluetooth disabled while charging via USB-C
- No carrying case included
- Mediocre microphone in noisy environments
Comfort 8
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
App features 5
Build quality 4
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Specifications
| Sony WHCH520/W | Truefree HF-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | protein leather |
| Headband | Plástico | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | — | Truefree HF10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 6.0 ANC Headset, 125 Hours Playtime, Spatial Audio, Deep Bass, App Custom EQ, Dual Connection, Comfort Fit Ear Cups |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 125 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback | 10 min for 8 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Truefree App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WHCH520/W
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Truefree HF-10
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony WHCH520/W1.532score per dollar
vs
Truefree HF-102.068score per dollar
Truefree HF-10 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Truefree HF-10
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.
