Sennheiser HD 560S vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 560S 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

Sennheiser HD 560S vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 240 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 560S headphones.
Colour - Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Velour -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 6 - 38000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% -
Sensitivity 110 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 120 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
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 Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Controls - Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 560S Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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