Sony WH-CH520

Launched Apr 2023 · On-ear headphones

46
BasicGifng score
Good for valueGood for batteryGood for comfort

Usual price₹2,989

Where to buy

Usual price ₹2,989 · launch price ₹4,490

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Score breakdown

Sound
45
Noise cancelling
12
Battery
86
Features
50
Calls
27
Comfort & fit
72

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Balanced, engaging sound with tight bass
  • Very light and well padded
  • About 50 h battery, quick top-ups
  • Multipoint, Fast Pair and app EQ
  • Over 55 hours in their battery test
  • Light and comfortable
  • Fast Pair and multipoint

Cons

  • Dynamics and detail limited
  • Plasticky feel
  • No ANC; cut-down app
  • Hard to get a good seal; weak isolation
  • Bass and low mids pushed, treble recessed
  • Buttons only, no wired listening
  • Mic only average
  • What Hi-Fi?Aug 2023

    Very few compromises for the money: comfortable, tough, long-lasting and good-sounding cheap headphones.

  • SoundGuysSep 2023

    Capable but bland entry-level on-ears with huge battery; hard-to-seal fit and no ANC make them a poor pick for travel or noisy places. Tested global version.

  • TechPPMay 2023

    Good value budget headphones, though not the most comfortable or feature-packed. Indian review.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers30 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioYes
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Battery50 h
Measured in a test55.4 h (55 h 25 min lab test)
Fast charging3 min = 1.5 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones1
Call noise reductionnoise suppression processing
Connection
Bluetooth5.2
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight147 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Blue, Beige, White, Pink

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