Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones (50-Hour Battery)
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Our quick verdict
One of the best cheap wireless headphones you can buy: balanced sound, comfortable and a huge battery. There’s no noise cancelling, so for buses and planes look at the WH-CH720N instead.
Great for
- A budget gift for teens or students
- Home, gym-walks and casual listening
- Anyone who keeps forgetting to charge
Skip it if
- You need noise cancelling
- You want over-ear cups
The WH-CH520 is Sony’s entry-level wireless headphone: simple, light and with one of the longest batteries at this price.
Key features
- Up to 50 hours battery with quick charge
- Sony DSEE sound enhancement
- Multipoint connection
- Built-in mic for calls
What reviewers say
What Hi-Fi? rates them highly for sound, comfort, battery and value, calling them some of the best budget wireless headphones.
The trade-offs are no noise cancelling, a plasticky build and pads that can get warm.
Source: What Hi-Fi? (Sony WH-CH520 review).
Good to know in Ireland
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.ie.
Product image: © Sony, from the manufacturer’s official website.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Excellent sound for the price
- Up to 50 hours battery
- Light and comfortable
- Multipoint and Sony app with EQ
Watch out for
- No noise cancelling
- Plastic feel
- On-ear pads can get warm
Specifications
| Type | On-ear |
|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 50 hours |
| Quick charge | Yes |
| Noise cancelling | No |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
Questions people ask
Do they have noise cancelling?
No. For noise cancelling, the Sony WH-CH720N is the step up.
