truefree HF10
truefree
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| truefree HF10 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | soft earpads |
| Headband | — | additional head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 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 | Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Bluetooth On-Ear Headset with Microphone and up to 50 Hours Battery Life with Quick Charging, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 125 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 8 hours | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Truefree App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
truefree HF10
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
truefree HF102.133score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5201.415score per dollar
truefree HF10 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: truefree HF10
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
