Sony WH-CH520 vs Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds
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| Feature |  Sony WH-CH520 |  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 7,500.00 | KSh 7,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 16 x 13mm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 |
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 10.1g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Soundcore |
| Model | WH-CH520 | V40i |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 5.19 oz, Approx. 5.2 oz | 10.1g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 H | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + No | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Soundcore app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine; multipoint | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 16 x 13mm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 4 microphones with AI |
| Audio Features | Dsee | BassUp; 22 EQ presets |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Extends total playtime to 21 hours |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C charging |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control | Touch controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-CH520 headphones | V40i earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | — |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | — |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Documentation |