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Medion LIFE HS-1 vs Sony WH-CH530

What LIFE HS-1 does better (1) and where WH-CH530 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Medion LIFE HS-1
Medion · 2026LIFE HS-1
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Sony WH-CH530
Sony · 2026WH-CH530
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls5.8
2.7Battery5.8

Why is LIFE HS-1 better than WH-CH530?

  1. Battery capacity800 mAh vs 150 mAh5.3×

Why is WH-CH530 better than LIFE HS-1?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 55 h5.5×
  2. Weight250 g vs 150 g+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH530Sony WH-CH530≈ $454.5
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h55 h
Battery capacity800 mAh150 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—3 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight250 g150 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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