Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Recycled plastic | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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