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Sony WH-CH520 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M30x

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Sony WH-CH520
5.2
/ 10
Over-earEntry level
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
5.2
/ 10
Over-earEntry level

Specs comparison

5.2/10
SCORE
5.2/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
47Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
96dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony WH-CH520 scores 5.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x scores 5.2/10 with 47Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 47Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.

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