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Sony WH-CH520 vs Sennheiser HD 206

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

HIGHER SCORE
Sony WH-CH520
5.2
/ 10
Over-earEntry level
Sennheiser HD 206
4.5
/ 10
Over-earEntry level

Specs comparison

5.2/10
SCORE
4.5/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
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 Sennheiser HD 206 scores 4.5/10 with 32Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sony WH-CH520 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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