On sale 47%
Sony WH-CH520
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 50
59 Overall Score
Price $37
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong battery (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 39 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads |
| Headband | additional head cushion |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-CH520 | TOZO HT2 | Truefree HF-10 | Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 | HAYLOU S30 | JBL Tune JBLT770NCBLKAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 32 | 20 | 16 | 32 | 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 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 125 | 40 | 80 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH520 | 32.1 | 47.6 | 35 | 65.6 | 85.9 | 12.5 | 95.8 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 95 | 93.9 |
| Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 87.8 | 93.2 | 81.5 | 87.7 | 95.8 | 87.5 |
| HAYLOU S30 Compare | 93.4 | 99.7 | 77.7 | 99.1 | 96.2 | 46.5 | 98.5 | 98.4 |
| JBL Tune JBLT770NCBLKAM Compare | 98 | 68.1 | 87.8 | 57.9 | 94 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 80.3 |
Price
Usage Scores
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