Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 180 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT headphones.
Colour White | Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 32000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT 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 - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Features Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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