Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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