Sony WH-CH520 vs Sony WF-C510
Quick take: The Sony WH-CH520 costs $7 less; the Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer per charge (50 hrs).
| Spec | Sony WH-CH520 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$38 | ~$45 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | On-Ear Headphones | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 50 hrs | 11 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | 22 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 3 min = 1.5 hrs | 5 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Sony WH-CH520
- ✓50-hour battery at a near-permanent $38 price
- ✓Full Sony Headphones Connect app with custom EQ
- ✓Real multipoint rarely found this cheap
- ✓Just 147 grams for all-day wear
- ✓Surprisingly even stock tuning for the money
- ✓3-minute charge buys 1.5 hours
- ✗No 3.5mm jack — dead battery means a paperweight
- ✗Thin on-ear pads fatigue past a couple hours
- ✗Zero noise isolation and no ANC
- ✗All-plastic build feels light, never premium
- ✗Mic only serviceable in quiet rooms
Sony WF-C510
- ✓Cleanest, most detailed sound in the budget tier — proper Sony tuning
- ✓11 hours per charge with a 5-minute quick charge for 1 more hour
- ✓Multipoint pairing for phone and laptop
- ✓Tiny, light buds that stay put through workouts
- ✓Physical buttons beat touch controls for reliability
- ✓Ambient Sound mode with Voice Focus for conversations
- ✓EQ and DSEE upscaling in the Sound Connect app
- ✗No ANC of any kind
- ✗Case holds just one extra charge — 22 hours total is class-worst
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗SBC/AAC only, no LDAC
- ✗IPX4 is splash-proof, not pool-proof