What do reviews say about battery?

Rated about 50 hours; 435 Best Buy buyers praise it.

What do reviews say about noise cancelling?

No active noise cancelling; both experts say outside sound leaks in.

What do reviews say about calls?

It has one mic; TechRadar found it quiet and not very clear.

Phones & Audio · Headphones · 1,973 reviews · 3 sources

Sony WH-CH520

Best for: cheap everyday listeningBudget

A budget on-ear pair that sounds balanced and runs about 50 hours. There is no ANC and the mic is weak.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want great sound for little cash
You hate charging often

Skip if

You need noise cancelling
You take many calls

How it scores

Value10.0

Sound8.5

Battery8.4

Comfort7.8

Calls5.0

Price

$54–59

You pay for: Cheap on-ear, no ANC

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Sound qualityBalanced, easy-going tuning

Battery lifeAround 50 hours per charge

ComfortLight with soft padding

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

No ANCOutside noise gets through

Weak micCalls sound quiet and dull

Plasticky buildFeels a bit cheap

Reviewers disagree on

Comfy for an on-ear pairOn-ear fit bugs some

Alternatives

Same price · $54–59

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Sources

Best Buy
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TechRadar
Reviewed Sep 2026

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