Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHB4405BK 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

Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 14 cm -
Width 17 cm -
Depth 3 cm -
Weight 90 g 147 g Philips SHB4405BK are lighter than Philips SHB4405BK headphones.
Colour - 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 Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB4405BK can be folded.
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 Philips SHB4405BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 9 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips SHB4405BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm 30 mm Philips SHB4405BK 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.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB4405BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Philips SHB4405BK have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH520.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type USB USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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