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Philips TAH5209 vs Sony WH-CH520

What TAH5209 does better (3) and where WH-CH520 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH5209
Philips · 2024TAH5209
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $30
3.8Noise control & calls3.8
7.5Battery5.8

Why is TAH5209 better than WH-CH520?

  1. Battery life65 h vs 50 h+30%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-CH520 better than TAH5209?

WH-CH520 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH5209Philips TAH5209≈ $305.2
Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity92 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life65 h50 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—147 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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