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(as of Jan 19, 2025 12:30:14 UTC – Details)
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WH-CH520 All-day listening with quality sound
Wireless Headphones
Listen longer
Keep your music playing all day with a battery life that delivers up to 50 hours of power. USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 90 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. Now you’ll have enough power for multi-day road trips and long festival weekends.
Customized for all your music preferences
The EQ Custom feature on the Sony | Headphones Connect App tailors sound to your personal preference. Choose from a variety of pre-sets to match sound quality with the genre of music you’re listening to. Or create and save your own pre-sets
Designed to be lightweight
Designed with comfort in mind, the WH-CH520 headphones are lightweight and feature soft earpads, additional head cushion and silent joints so you can enjoy your favorite music and podcasts all day long.
Easy Hands Free-Calling
Conversation flows freely with easy hands-free calling, thanks to the built-in microphone. No need to even take your phone from your pocket.
Multipoint connection
For total convenience, these Bluetooth headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Simply switch from a video or song on your laptop to a call on your cellphone, so that you’ll never miss a call.
Swivel design
Swivel design for compact and easy carrying
Voice assisitant
Just say “OK Google” or “Hey Siri” to activate your preferred voice assistant.
Fast Pair
Easily find your missing headphones by sound or check their last known location in Google’s Find My Device app on your smartphone.
Digital Sound Enhancement
Boost the quality of compressed music files and enjoy streaming music with high quality sound through DSEE.
With up to 50-hour battery life and quick charging, you’ll have enough power for multi-day road trips and long festival weekends.
Great sound quality customizable to your music preference with EQ Custom on the Sony | Headphones Connect App.
Boost the quality of compressed music files and enjoy streaming music with high quality sound through DSEE.
Designed to be lightweight and comfortable for all-day use.
Crystal clear hands-free calling with built-in mic.
Multipoint connection allows you to quickly switch between two devices at once.
Find your headphones easily with Fast Pair
Customers say
Customers appreciate the durable build quality and good battery life of these headphones. They find them a solid choice that offers great value for the price. However, some customers feel the noise cancellation could be better. While they like the design, opinions differ on sound quality, value for money, connectivity, comfort, and functionality.
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SREEKUMAR –
Are they worth the price in 2024 – Detailed review
So if you’re considering to buy this pair of headphones or have already brought it and need a little tweak to the sound to up the excitement, give this review a read. I know it’s somewhat lengthy 🙁 but if you’ve already bought this pair, skip to the last part, that is, bonus.Sound quality:-Pretty good. As you might know, Sony is Sony when it comes to sound. The audio is clear and has that calm, balanced profile that I prefer to the bass oriented profiles of BoAt and JBL. If you are a basshead, I don’t think these headphones will be your go to. But if you’ve been using bass heavy headphones, you will feel and instant change in audio quality and the overall beauty of music once you switch to a Sony device. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional audiophile or something. I love listening to quality music and watching movies and these headphones are perfect. I use Apple music and the sound is bliss, idk about Spotify though but I think it will fare equally well. I like bass and these headphones do provide bass, just that they are not overkill and distort the entire sound looking for it. These feel more premium in the sound department. However some people might feel a lack of excitement in their sound out of the box. Worry not, I’ve added an EQ tweak to fix your problem at the end of this review.Specs:- 30mm drivers. So not as loud as the 40mm ones BoAt and JBL offer in this price range. But I’ve felt (personally) the audio quality to be better. Bluetooth 5.2 which is solid. Multipoint connection makes sure that this will not be outdated soon. They’ve been released in 2023 and will remain in contention for atleast a couple of years. Multipoint has to be turned on in headphones app and I use it to connect the headphones to my Macbook to watch movies and to my android phone, which might be on charging or in another room, to attend calls. The switching is seamless and works well. They don’t have touch controls though, so it will take a couple of tries to learn to get the buttons right, especially in a dark room. They have DSEE which is basically a feature to enhance low quality/ compressed audios downloaded from internet. It has to be turned on in the app and is not needed for Spotify or Apple music as they are already best quality music and DSEE takes up additional battery charge. Battery is solid. They were 70% out of the box and after 20 hr playback still had 50% left. So I guess they’ll last for atleast 50 hrs like they claim on the box. I don’t like charging my devices all the time and I use them for max 5 hrs a day for which they will last close to 2 weeks which is good. No ANC though, it’s not a problem for me but if it is for you, don’t buy. Mic is good, I’ve attended calls in the midst of traffic and they were pretty fine.Comfort:-I’ve tried many midrange headphones and these are some of the best in terms of comfort too. Soft earcups that sit compact on my ear. However if they are not positioned properly, they might exert pressure. But on proper positioning, they will give 2 to 2.5 hours playback without any discomfort. After that you will have to take a break. I don’t have big ears btw. They are lightweight and have an adjustable headband with cushion. So as far as on ear headphones are concerned, these are comfortable.Build:-Plastic but feels durable. Not creaking. The earcups are the types which forms wrinkles, they look durable but I don’t know if they will pinch unless I use it for atleast 6 months. Anyway these have replacement earcups available online and in Sony service centers. I have one near my house. I don’t think they are sweat resistant so don’t use it for workouts. For jogging they will stay in place once positioned compactly, but for running they will slip off ear.Drawbacks:-Lack of aux cable. Once you are out of charge, that’s that. It says they support fast charging on box, but I haven’t tried that so idk. Normally takes 2 hours atleast to charge from 20 to 100. Another drawback is portability. They are not foldable and even though the plastic feels durable, I’d suggest you don’t bump them much. While travelling either buy a case or carry them around in the box they come with (don’t worry about looking cheap, the box doesn’t have anything like specs or other bs written on it. Only thing written is Sony. It’s inside the white cover that mentions specs).Conclusion:-They offer value for money if you ask me. The sound is premium for a budget segment and not too bass oriented. The headphone app means it will get firmware updates and has some listening modes that actually work, it is not a gimmick. They look and feel premium too. And unlike Anker or ATH, they have service centers all over so if any issue pops up, that’s an added boost too. The don’t have an in box warranty card but worry not, the moment you connect your device to the headphones app they are registered. Keep the Amazon invoice with you, in the box or download it in pdf form from your orders section.Bonus:-If the headphones lack excitement to you out of the box, the headphones app offer some preset EQ. But I will share this tweak I found from reddit. They worked for me so if you don’t know how to configure the EQ on your own, try this;Select manual on EQ in Sony headphones app.Put 400 to 2.Put 1k to 4.Put 2.5k to 7.Put 6.3k to 7.Put 16k to 5.Put clear bass to 2.Try out this tweak and see if it works for you. This works on some higher end Sony models too. Enjoy your headphones!!!
Amazon Customer –
Good product
Pros:1) The sound quality is good.2) If you are looking for decent headset which has all amenities.3) Connectivity and functionality is fine and its compatible with IOS as well which is great!!!!4) Battery as of now hasnt had any problem.Cons:1) The noise cancellation could have been better.2) The headset does not suit for everyone in terms of head size. These are fine only with the person having smaller or average size.3) It doesnt suit for gaming.4) Sound mixture of high and low can be designed well as i feel its flat in few places where it could have been better.
Piyush Jain –
Value for Money Product with Feature
I recently purchased the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. These headphones have exceeded my expectations in every way!Firstly, the sound quality is phenomenal. The audio is crisp and clear, with a perfect balance of bass, mids, and treble. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or watching movies, the sound experience is immersive and enjoyable.The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 50 hours on a single charge. I no longer have to worry about constantly recharging my headphones, making them perfect for long trips or extended use throughout the day.The wireless Bluetooth connectivity is seamless and reliable. Pairing the headphones with my devices was effortless, and I haven’t experienced any dropouts or connectivity issues. The built-in microphone also works great for phone calls, providing clear audio on both ends.Comfort is another standout feature of the Sony WH-CH520. The on-ear design is lightweight and comfortable, even during long listening sessions. The adjustable headband and cushioned ear cups ensure a snug fit without causing any discomfort.Overall, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones offer exceptional value for their price. With superb sound quality, outstanding battery life, and a comfortable design, these headphones are a fantastic choice for anyone looking for reliable and high-performance wireless headphones. Highly recommended!
Chandan –
Best Choice for Music Lovers looking for an affordable option
Design:Minimal yet eye-catching design. I loved it!Build Quality & Comfort:Build quality justified for the price paid. Lightweight and comes with soft cushioning. Comfortable to wear for long hours.Connectivity:Effortless connections without any issue. Multi-point connection working properly.Music Quality:A++Latency:Not perfect for hardcore gamers.Battery & Charging:Starting from the date of delivery till date, I had been using the headphone with 60-70% volume without the need for charging. It was fully charged out of the box. I used it for atleast 2-3 hours almost everyday since then. Today only I needed to charge it.Battery went from 20% to full charge in about 2 hours.App:With the Sony Headphones app, a lot of settings can be adjusted, logs can be tracked and many more…Final Words:The Sony WH CH-520 is the best choice for music lovers who are looking for an affordable yet branded headphones which delivers 37hrs of HQ audio playback.I purchased it for â¹4,490/- and just after my purchase the price dropped to â¹3,990/-So, it will be worth every penny if you can get it for a price of â¹3,990/-.
Anupoju Nivas –
Just decent. Not that great
These headphones are good looking compact design, light weight and comfortable. The audio quality is not that punchy nyc instrument seperation with decent mids and highs. The sound is less compared to other headphones not suitable for sound outside due to missing noise cancellation feature. If you are looking for a decent sound headphones with minimal volume, bass it would be better.if you are previously experienced with high bass earphones then skip this.
Toysareus –
Iâve been using the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones for a couple of weeks now, and Iâm genuinely impressed. These headphones offer solid performance for a really reasonable price, and I find myself reaching for them every day to blast my music without worrying about annoying anyone around me.Sound Quality:The sound quality is surprisingly good for the price point. The bass is deep, and the mids and highs are clear. Whether Iâm listening to upbeat pop, calming acoustic, or even podcasts, everything sounds crisp. While theyâre not âaudiophileâ level, they definitely deliver more than enough for everyday listening.Comfort:Comfort is a big factor for me, and these headphones check the box. Theyâre lightweight and snug without feeling tight on my head. I can wear them for hours without discomfort, and the ear cups are soft enough to keep me from feeling any pressure, even during longer listening sessions.Noise Isolation:One of my favorite features is the sound isolation. These headphones arenât fully noise-canceling, but they do a great job of blocking out the surrounding noise. I can crank my music without worrying about people hearing what Iâm playing, which is a huge plus when Iâm listening to something Iâd rather not share with the world.Bluetooth Connection:The Bluetooth connectivity has been seamless. Pairing is quick, and the connection has been stable, even when moving around. Iâve used them with my phone, laptop, and even my TV with no issues.Battery Life:The battery life is also impressive. Iâve been using them daily for a week without needing to charge them for a few weeks, which is a nice bonus. For anyone whoâs tired of constantly charging headphones, these will definitely meet your needs.Final Thoughts:Overall, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are a fantastic choice for anyone who wants a solid, comfortable pair of headphones without breaking the bank. Whether you’re using them for casual listening, workouts, or just to escape into your own world, they get the job done. Highly recommend!
grdaros –
A qualidade do som é ótima. A opção de equalização deixa você escutar do jeito que gosta.Prende bem na cabeça. Uso por 1h e meia na academia e não gera desconforto.A bateria dura muito. Mas é o que se espera de fones assim.Eu cansei de TWSs que falham o carregador, ou pifa um dos lados do fone, ou sei lá o que e decidi comprar um fone de uma marca boa. Tirei da gaveta um sony muito antigo que eu tenho com fio e ele funciona muito bem até hoje, portanto decidi comprar dessa marca.Vale o preço que paguei: 329 reais.O receio são as almofadas, que geralmente vão se degradando com o uso em basicamente todos fones, porém essa parece que tem a qualidade muito boa. Tenho um headset edifier que uso no pc e a qualidade das almofadas, aparentemente, são iguais – no caso, esse da edifier tenho há anos e se mantém intacto.
Konstantin –
They are just amazing for the price, look no further. I used them for music and for tv. The sound is very good , battery is excellent, lasts for 2weeks , very comfy , light, no dropouts, couldnât ask for more. Good job Sony!!!
Souza Lima, D. –
O som muito bom, e gravações de áudio no Whatsapp saem com boa qualidade. à reconhecido rápido no Bluetooth do smartphone.A cor e o modelo são bonitos e práticos. Um custo/benefÃcio bom.
B –
I am Loving this headset! Sometime ago I had purchased Beats by Dre, they had a 12-month warranty but blew at just 10 months.. the store did not honor the warranty – these – well so far… the sound quality is better – the battery life is longer – hopefully they last longer too!