Beats Solo3 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Solo3 vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.8 cm -
Weight 215 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones.
Colour Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Beats Solo3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Solo3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Beats Solo3 Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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