Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation and Sony WH-CH520. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation headphones.
Colour Chestnut Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Leather -
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
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, apt-X LL SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 93 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
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