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Sony WH CH510 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:35 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sony WH CH510 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony WH CH510
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 71% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

52%

4.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.7

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 92%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sony WH CH510

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

52%

4.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.7

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.0
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Sony WH CH510 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
30 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 30 mm, smaller driver size than 77.4% of headphones and equal to 4.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
119 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 119 ms, lower audio latency than 54% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
35 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 35 hours, higher battery life than 58.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
4.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 4.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
280 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 280 mAh, lower battery capacity than 90.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
Sony
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
132 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 132 g, lighter than 73.6% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.6
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.6, lower clamp force than 60.4% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Sony WH CH510 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 39.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (132 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    132 g vs 218 g
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • 15.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony WH CH510
    the average pair of headphones
    Sony WH CH510 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.22 vs 8).
    9.22 vs 8
  • 70.4% more popular
    Sony WH CH510 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 39.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (132 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    132 g vs 218 g
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • 31 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (119 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    119 ms vs 150 ms
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (4.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 51.7% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (280 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    280 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Sony WH CH510 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.27
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 2.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (4.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    4.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 51.7% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (280 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    280 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
UNBOXING FOR YOU JAMES
≈ estimated
02/01/2025
Unboxing and review · daily use, travel and setup
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 is a great, affordable and reliable choice, though not for running or jogging.
5.0
Pinoy Average Consumer
≈ estimated
15/08/2023
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 feels cheap and has good battery life, but poor comfort and no Apple connection make it hard to recommend.
7.0
Babbling Boolean
≈ estimated
16/03/2023
Hands-on review · sound, microphone, battery and connection tests
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 sounds better than expected for the price, but several features let it down.
9.0
TechVisibility
≈ estimated
20/06/2022
Unboxing and hands-on review · sound, fit and call tests
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 offers strong sound and comfort for the price, though it lacks active noise cancelling.
9.0
MrYouWho
≈ estimated
18/02/2021
Long-term test · one year of daily use
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 is still a great budget pair after a year, and recommended for the low price.
4.0
GYMCADDY
≈ estimated
21/12/2019
Hands-on review · sound, mic and build tests
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 gets the job done for the price, but the flimsy build makes it hard to recommend.
9.0
The Review Fella
≈ estimated
16/05/2021
Hands-on review · gaming, TV and call tests
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 is strongly recommended at a fair price, with good sound for games, TV and calls.
9.0
MrYouWho
≈ estimated
21/02/2020
Unboxing and first impressions · build, sound and calls
Verdict
Sony WH-CH510 has good build, sound and battery for the price, and is recommended as a budget pair.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Sony WH CH510

  • Exceptional battery life, often exceeding 35 hours of playback
  • Lightweight and highly portable design with swivel ear cups
  • Excellent value for the price, offering decent sound quality for a budget model
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with minimal lag for video watching
  • Quick charging feature provides roughly 90 minutes of use from a 10-minute charge
  • Comfortable fit for varying head sizes, including larger heads

What customers don't like about Sony WH CH510

  • Cheap, all-plastic build quality that feels fragile and prone to breaking
  • Lack of padding on the headband can cause discomfort, especially for bald users
  • Subpar microphone quality with distracting 'sidetone' feature that cannot be disabled
  • On-ear design can cause ear fatigue and heat buildup during long listening sessions
  • Minimal passive noise isolation and significant sound leakage at higher volumes
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack for wired listening and no companion app support
  • Headphones do not fold, making them take up more space in bags

Verdict

The Sony WH-CH510 is a lightweight, on-ear wireless headset featuring 30mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with support for AAC and SBC codecs. Its standout characteristic is an impressive battery life of up to 35 hours, supplemented by a quick-charge feature that provides 90 minutes of playback from just a 10-minute USB-C charge. Main pros include its highly portable swivel-flat design, weight of only 132g, and reliable hands-free calling with voice assistant compatibility. However, potential cons include a lack of a 3.5mm audio jack for wired use, a plastic build that lacks headband padding, and minimal passive noise isolation due to the on-ear fit.

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