Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH520.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Hard case -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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