WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
#2 in On-Ear Headphones · Rated 4.5
Affordable, lightweight on-ear with long battery life and multipoint
Sony’s WH-CH520 on-ear wireless headphones deliver a budget-friendly balance of comfort, battery life, and practical features. Introduced to give budget listeners a longer-lasting alternative to compact in-ear options, the CH520 pair offers up to 50 hours of playback (depending on usage without ANC), Bluetooth 5.2, and a lightweight, compact design that travels well. Sound is tailored to everyday listening with Sony’s DSEE features present across the lineup, and the included multi-point Bluetooth pairing lets you switch between devices with ease. The CH520’s strengths lie in its value, simplicity, and day-long comfort, making it a reliable pick for students, travelers, and casual listeners who want reliable battery life and straightforward controls without the premium price tag. The main trade-offs are its lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) and the on-ear fit, which may not suit everyone for longer listening sessions.
Features
- Up to 50 hours battery life
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Multipoint connection
- DSEE style sound tuning
- Lightweight, compact design
Pros
- Very affordable
- Very long battery life
- Easy to carry
Cons
- No ANC
- On-ear design not for all users