Sony WH-CH520 Black
Score: 70/100
Soundcore Life Q20 with ANC
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Soundcore Life Q20 combines ultra-long battery life, hybrid ANC and BassUp bass boost in an affordable over-ear package. Its compromises are a bulky headband, modest travel pouch protection and occasional treble harshness. It's ideal for budget-conscious travelers and commuters who prioritize endurance and ANC over premium build quality.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
45 hours | 60 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 145 gbest | 255 g |
| ↓ lower better | 3 minutesbest | 5 minutes |
30 mm | 40 mmbest | |
10 m | 15 mbest | |
— | 16 Ωbest | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 45 hours | 60 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range (m) | 10 m | 15 m |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 145 g | 255 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 30 mm | 40 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
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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.
“very light with decent clamping force”
“powers multiple flights”
Professional reviewers commend the Life Q20 for its feather-light weight, impressive battery endurance, and effective low-frequency ANC, noting that the hybrid system and Hi-Res drivers deliver a satisfying audio experience for the price. However, they point out ergonomic drawbacks such as the oversized headband, a flimsy travel pouch, and occasional audio imbalances like bass inconsistency with glasses and harsh treble.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the ultra-long battery life and reliable ANC that silences cabin and traffic noise, while also highlighting the comfort of the memory-foam earcups. Recurring criticisms focus on the bulky headband on smaller heads, the minimal protection of the drawstring pouch, occasional app pairing issues, and treble harshness that can become fatiguing over long sessions.
