Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 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-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 25.2 cm | - | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | - | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 520 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | 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 | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 2 | Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 5 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | 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-1000XM4. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 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-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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