Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N 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-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 240 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH700N | 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 | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 7 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony WH-CH700N 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-CH700N | 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 | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | Indirect | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 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. |
| Power Provided | 100 mW | - | |
| Voltage Provided | 3.65 V | - | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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