Sony WH-CH520 WHCH520/W
A 50-hour battery and quick charge that adds 1.5 hours of playback from just 3 minutes set these on-ear headphones apart, with DSEE restoring lost detail. Customizable EQ via the Sony app and multipoint connection add practical versatility, complemented by a lightweight, comfortable design. Best for commuters and students who need all-day battery and reliable hands-free calls for casual listening, not critical studio work.
form factor on-ear
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 50
48 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-CH520 WHCH520/W | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 32 | 32 | 38 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH520 WHCH520/W | 30.4 | 44 | 34.5 | 17.6 | 83.7 | 10.1 | 88 | 93.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
Usage Scores
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