Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 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 | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | 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 Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony WH-1000XM3 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. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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