Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 458BT 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

Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 238 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 458BT headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
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, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser HD 458BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Controls - Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 3 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case -
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