Sony WH-CH520

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Sentiment score81% positive
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Last updated: Apr 19, 2026

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Reddit IconBlueberryOpposite708
6 months ago

I don't have any idea about it , although if you wanna go for sony only sony 520n (or something like that , basically this model only just on ear headphones) will be in your budget

Reddit IconBrightProcedure1130
about 2 months ago

I've had them for over a year now and they're still in perfect condition!! They still sound great, and they hold a charge incredibly long. Only the headband has stretched out, but that's not a huge problem!

Reddit Iconcreepin-
10 months ago

thanks for the recs everyone - I’ve ordered Sony ch520 from PriceOye :D

10 months ago

very good experience! I have used them everyday since they were delivered and the sound quality is absolutely excellent. also very easy and convenient to switch on/off. definitely recommend. And PriceOye’s service is also really good - they send packaging video of your parcel and the process is uper smooth.

10 months ago

haven’t tried the app so I can’t say. Noise isolation is pretty good though - not 100% noise cancelling but I can barely hear anythingggg when I’m using them so a solid 8/10

Reddit IconDaxino82
3 months ago

I'm using the Sony CH-520s, which are incredibly good value for money. No one has ever had trouble understanding my voice. The audio is really excellent, even for music. The great thing is that I always keep them on and connected to my PC so they're ready for an unexpected call, and the battery lasts a long time anyway. I think they go into standby mode, but they're ready right away when you need them.

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Reddit IconJackDostoevsky
8 months ago

i think Sony's [WH-CH520](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch520-l)s (good lord Sony get better product names) are pretty up there for budget headphones. i have the previous gen of these things and they're my longest running headphones (and i use them every day for workouts). recently replaced the cups on them cuz they're otherwise mint. no ANC tho.

Reddit Iconjjangfongg
5 months ago

Comfy siya for me and it fully cancels the noise sa gym. Every wear pinupunasan ko ng wet tissue and i spray a lot of alcohol yung area na may sweat then air dry. So far pag nadadala ko siya sa office amoy baby powder daw yung headphones ko nung hiniram to check kasi balak bumili ng same headphones yung kateam ko haha! I use FRESH BTS alcohol (purple) and my headphones is SONY WH-CH520

Reddit Iconluv2hotdog
11 months ago

Sony wh series I have the wh-ch520s now, after having had a second hand pair of wh ch400s for five years or so. Who knows how long they’d been used before I got them? The 520s have lasted me well over a year now and I see no reason to think they’ll fail any time soon. They almost never need a charge unless you forget to turn them off. The battery goes for 50 hours of active play or something insane like that. And they’re relatively cheap, which I prefer for something that’s going to get beaten up in my backpack or accidentally worn to sleep in bed or whatever If you can live without noise cancellation, IMO these are the sweet spot for audio quality vs price. And yeah, comfortable

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