
Sony
$30

Sony
$300
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 6.9/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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| Spec | Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise CancelingW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-ear | Over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30mm | 30mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW |
| ANC | — | Hybrid ANC (-30dB) |
| Transparency Mode | — | Yes (Ambient Sound) |
| EQ App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Touch Controls | — | Yes (touch panel) |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri |
| Battery Life | 35hrs✓ | 30hrs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint | No | Yes (2 devices) |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Weight | 150g✓ | 250g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Silver |
| Price | 29.95$✓ | 299.99$ |
Buy Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black if…
Choose the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
Buy Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if…
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 6.9/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling is the clear pick.
No, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling scores higher (4.8 vs 3.5).
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is cheaper at $29.95 vs $299.99 for the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling.
Choose the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black lasts longer with 35 hours vs 30 hours for the other.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is lighter at 150g vs 250g.