These Sony in-Ear Headphones Are Now Under $40
If you’re looking for new on-ear headphones that won’t break the bank, Sony’s WH-CH520 wireless headphones are currently on sale for $38 — their lowest price ever, according to price tracker . They come in six colors, feature long battery life, customizable sound, and a comfortable, padded, swivel-to-fit design.
The WH-CH520 headphones come with a USB-C fast charging cable and last up to 50 hours on a single charge. With the quick charge feature, just three minutes of connection will give you about an hour and a half of playback. Weighing just over 140g, the headphones feature soft, adjustable ear cushions and swiveling ear cups that are easy to put on and take off. Users report minimal pressure, but it is still stronger than full-size headphones. The synthetic leather cover makes them durable and easy to wipe clean.
There are no touch controls, but there are physical buttons for adjusting volume and playing/pausing tracks. Some users note that they feel like one solid button, making it difficult to distinguish between them when turned on. The headphones connect to the Sony Connect app, which offers customizable sound settings, a graphic equalizer, and DSEE Upscaling technology, which improves the quality of compressed tracks. A built-in microphone allows for hands-free calling, and multipoint connectivity allows you to easily switch between multiple devices. Lost headphones can be found using the Google Find My Device app.
The sound is crisp and balanced (further enhanced by the in-app equalizer), but they may not be up to par with audiophile-grade equalizer gear. Bass and sound also vary depending on how they sit in your ears, and without noise cancellation, they may not be as immersive as full-size headphones, which offer better noise isolation and deeper bass thanks to larger drivers and improved isolation. Plus, while they don’t have advanced features like active noise cancellation (ANC), the Sony WH-CH520 wireless earbuds , which cost under $40, offer long battery life, in-app customization, and solid sound quality, making them one of the best budget deals out there right now.