
Anker
$79

Sony
$30
Anker Soundcore Q45 clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 7.6/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Anker Soundcore Q45 is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
✓ Pros
✗ Cons
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Q45W | Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | On-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40mm✓ | 30mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| ANC | true | — |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Ambient Sound Mode) | — |
| EQ App | Soundcore App | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes (touch panel) | — |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri | — |
| Battery Life | 40hrs✓ | 35hrs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | true | No |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Weight | 248g | 150g✓ |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Blue, White |
| Price | 79$ | 29.95$✓ |
Buy Anker Soundcore Q45 if…
Buy the Anker Soundcore Q45 if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black if…
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Anker Soundcore Q45 clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 7.6/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Anker Soundcore Q45 is the clear pick.
Yes, Anker Soundcore Q45 scores higher overall (6.2 vs 3.5).
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is cheaper at $29.95 vs $79 for the Anker Soundcore Q45.
Buy the Anker Soundcore Q45 if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Anker Soundcore Q45 lasts longer with 40 hours vs 35 hours for the other.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is lighter at 150g vs 248g.