Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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-SR5BTBK vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 185 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone 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-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 35 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH520.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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