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Philips TAK4206 vs Sony WH-CH520

What TAK4206 does better (2) and where WH-CH520 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAK4206
Philips · 2021TAK4206
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls3.8
4.2Battery5.8

Why is TAK4206 better than WH-CH520?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  2. Driver size32 mm vs 30 mm+7%

Why is WH-CH520 better than TAK4206?

  1. Battery life28 h vs 50 h+79%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAK4206Philips TAK4206≈ $254.1
Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size32 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity83 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life28 h50 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—147 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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