Experts recommend Apple AirPods Pro 2 more than Sony CH520
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Apple AirPods Pro 2 over Sony CH520, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple AirPods Pro 2 received 3 recommendations: from WIRED (29 Aug 2024), CNET (15 Oct 2024) and PCMag (12 Nov 2024). By contrast, Sony CH520 received only 2 recommendations from What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and CNET (15 Oct 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
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| 5 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 11 | - | $60 |  Sony CH520 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 14 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #4 and Sony CH520 as #14
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 16 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Updated Apple noise-canceling wireless earbuds... ... ... #14 out of 16 Sony CH520 Top Budget on-ear Headphones... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #4
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 14 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best Earbuds for iPhones... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 10 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best Earphones for iPhone Users / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony CH520 as #2
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Sony CH520 Budget bargains that nail the basics and go the extra mile with battery life... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Sony CH520. This is not to say that Sony CH520 is a bad option. Like Apple AirPods Pro 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Sony CH520 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 20 Nov 2024, Apple AirPods Pro 2 is more critically acclaimed than Sony CH520.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN | Tom's Guide | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $535 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by connectthewatts.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Sony CH520.
From Seller:
- RICHER AUDIO EXPERIENCE – The Apple-designed H2 chip pushes advanced audio performance even further, resulting in smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and deep, rich bass in stunning definition. So every sound is more vivid than ever..Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
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From Seller:
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: With up to 50-hour battery life and quick charging, you’ll have enough power for multi-day road trips and long festival weekends.(USB Type-C Cable included)
- HIGH QUALITY SOUND: Great sound quality customizable to your music preference with EQ Custom on the Sony | Headphones Connect App.
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