Beribes Over Ear Headphones
Score: 76/100
Sony WH-CH520 Black
Score: 70/100Rankings
The BERIBES WH202A are budget over-ear Bluetooth headphones offering an exceptional 65-hour battery life and six EQ presets for customizable sound. However, they lack active noise cancellation and have ambiguous water-resistance claims, with a relatively cheap plastic build. Best suited for commuters and travelers who value long playtime over premium features.
The Sony WH-CH520 is an ultra-light on-ear headset offering impressive battery life and quick charging. It lacks ANC, transparency mode, and high-resolution codec support, making it best suited for casual listeners and commuters who prioritize comfort and price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 hoursbest | 45 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 172 g | 145 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3 minutesbest |
40 mmbest | 30 mm | |
10 mbest | 10 mbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 65 hours | 45 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 172 g | 145 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 40 mm | 30 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the BERIBES WH202A for delivering outstanding value, emphasizing its marathon 65-hour battery life, rapid USB-C charging, and clear Hi-Fi sound from 40 mm drivers. They also appreciate the lightweight, foldable form factor and stable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, while noting the lack of active noise cancellation and ambiguous water-resistance claims as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the headphones for their long-lasting battery, comfortable memory-protein ear cushions, and strong bass that can be tuned via multiple EQ presets. Common complaints revolve around occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, a cheap-looking plastic build, a microphone that can sound muffled in noisy settings, and the fact that real-world battery life sometimes falls short of the advertised maximum.
“lasts days”
“weighs nothing”
“forget you're wearing them”
Professional reviewers commend the WH-CH520 for its feather-light construction, solid battery performance, and convenient quick-charge, while noting the lack of ANC and limited codec support.
Everyday users love the comfort, long battery life, and straightforward controls, describing the headphones as a great value for casual listening and calls.
