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Sony WH-CH520 vs Soundcore Q20i

What WH-CH520 does better (2) and where Q20i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore · 2024Q20i
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
5.8Battery6.6

Why is WH-CH520 better than Q20i?

  1. Weight147 g vs 246 g+67%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Q20i better than WH-CH520?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · WH-CH520: Yes
  2. Battery life50 h vs 60 h+20%
  3. Driver size30 mm vs 40 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Soundcore Q20iSoundcore Q20i≈ $306.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size30 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight147 g246 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—BIue, Pink, White, Black, Navy Blue, Taupe
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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