Verdict: Very long battery life and a light 147 g build for little money. On-ear fit and no noise cancelling limit them to home, office and casual use.
Good for
- Battery: up to 50 hours
- Light everyday use: 147 g
- Phone and laptop together: multipoint
Skip it if
- You want noise cancelling (see the JLab JBuds Lux ANC)
- You want a 3.5 mm cable for consoles: it’s Bluetooth only
Key specs
| Battery | Up to 50 h; 3 min charge = 1.5 h |
|---|---|
| Noise control | None |
| Bluetooth | Multipoint; SBC, AAC |
| Weight | About 147 g |
| Features | DSEE upscaling, Sony Headphones Connect app EQ |
How it compares
- JLab JBuds Lux ANC: adds noise cancelling for a bit more
- Soundcore Life Q30: over-ear ANC with long battery
Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Sony WH-CH520 product page); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
