Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
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Colour Anthracite black | Sand | Timber Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Memory foam, lambskin -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-CH520.
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
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, aptX Adaptive SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.25 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 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 HX Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable -
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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