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Sony MDR-EX15AP vs Sony WH-CH530

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  1. Driver sizeA: 9mmB: 30mmWH-CH530 is 3.3 times higher.

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ASony MDR-EX15AP
BSony WH-CH530

General

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Series
EX1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony lists it with the EX in-ear line, next to MDR-EX15LP, MDR-EX155AP and MDR-EX255AP.
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Model numbers
MDR-EX15AP, MDREX15AP/B, MDR-EX15APB, MDR-EX15APW3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Distributor datasheet for Sony MDR-EX15AP in black, product code MDR-EX15APB.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Same datasheet for the white unit, product code MDR-EX15APW.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: Model Number MDREX15AP/B, ASIN B00JG2WRUO, sold in the US as the black unit.
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
027242867284, 4905524931235, 4056572581801, 49055249373053Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Black datasheet prints EAN 4905524931235 and 4056572581801.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026White datasheet prints EAN 4905524937305.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 027242867284 and GTIN 00027242867284.
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Announced
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7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
Status
Available1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony Japan page is live with a Sony Store price of 2,200 JPY incl. tax. The list price is open.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
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Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$19.9911Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review text: list price of $19.99 for the MDR-EX15AP. The review was first published in January 2025 and says the model launched in 2014. No launch-dated price source was found.
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
Colours
Black, White, Pink, Blue, Aqua Violet1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Japanese page lists five colors: black, white, pink, blue and aqua violet. The names are translated from Japanese. EU datasheets say four colors, so not every color is sold in every market.
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
Segment
Music3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: recommended usage calls and music.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title: closed inner-ear receiver.
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title and spec table: closed, dynamic type.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Cable3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: wearing style in-ear and cable length 1.2 m.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Folding
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None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Swivelling ear cups
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Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: closed dynamic type.
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Driver size
9mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: driver unit 9 mm.
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
Drivers per side
19Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA and Japan spec tables list one driver unit (9 mm dynamic). No second driver is listed.
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Diaphragm material
PET9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA support specifications page: Diaphragm PET.
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Magnet
Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: neodymium magnet. Page text: 400 kJ per cubic meter high power neodymium magnet.
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min8 HzMax22 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: playback band 8-22,000 Hz. Test method is not stated.
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm at 1 kHz.
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
100dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 100 dB/mW.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table prints dB per mW.
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
100mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: maximum input 100 mW, measured to the IEC standard.
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
EQ presets
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Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No6Retailer pagejbhifi.co.nz/products/sony-mdr-ex15ap-ex-monitor-in-ear-headphones-blackRead 16 October 2026Retailer specification table: Noise-cancelling False. Sony lists no noise cancelling feature.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
In-line1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hands-free calls and music remote control on a smartphone. The microphone sits in the cord remote. Sony Japan and the EU datasheet say inline.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: microphone type in-line.
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Microphone element
Electret condenser2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: electret condenser type.
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Microphone pickup pattern
Omnidirectional8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications, Microphone: Directivity omni directional.
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Voice microphones
18Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The How to use diagram labels one microphone, in the cord remote. The specifications list one microphone.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: effective frequency band 20-20,000 Hz.
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Mic sensitivity
-40dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: open circuit voltage level -40 dB with 0 dB = 1 V per Pa.
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
No8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The only button is the multi-function button for answer, end, play and pause. No mute button is listed.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button.
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Playback goes through the 4-pole 3.5 mm plug. The spec page lists no wireless or USB connection.
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 4-pole gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. A stereo mini plug is 3.5 mm.
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Cable connector on headset
Fixed cable2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The 1.2 m litz cord is part of the unit and no headset-side jack is listed.
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Longest included cable
1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: cord length 1.2 m, litz wire, Y type.
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Headset USB plug or port
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USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
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No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery, charging or power source. The earphones play from the analog plug alone.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec and accessory lists have no receiver. The model is wired only.
None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
Bluetooth
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6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
Bluetooth codecs
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SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
Bluetooth multipoint
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, Android8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Compatible products: use with smartphones. The manual describes operations on iPhone and, with the Smart Key app, on Android OS 4.0 and above. No other platform is named.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
ASony MDR-EX15AP
PlatformConnection
iOSAnalog
AndroidAnalog
Source8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Analog 4-pole mini plug. Microphone support per platform is not stated for specific models, so it is left out.
BSony WH-CH530
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
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No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony MDR-EX15AP
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BSony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
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55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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Charging port
None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery and no charging port.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
Full charge time
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180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
Quick charge time
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3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
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1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
In-line remote1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: remote control for music. The remote has one multi-function button.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: control type buttons.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Volume control
None8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The remote has one multi-function button. The manual lists answer and end call, play and pause, and next and previous track on iPhone. It lists no volume keys unless the Smart Key app is installed on an Android phone.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button, no volume controls.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
Wear detection
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Voice assistant
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Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
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Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
Headband material
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Frame material
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Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
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Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
Replaceable ear pads
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Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
S, M, L1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hybrid earpieces S, M and L, two of each.
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.

Software

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Companion app
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Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
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Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
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150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
In-ear headphones with inline microphone and remote, Hybrid earpieces in sizes S, M and L, Cord adjuster, Warranty card1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text lists hybrid earpieces S, M and L and a cord length adjuster. The spec page adds a warranty card.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessories table: hybrid earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster.
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Cables included
ASony MDR-EX15AP
TypeLength (m)Count
Fixed Y-type litz cord with 4-pole 3.5 mm plug1.21
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The cord is fixed to the earpieces. Y-type cord with a 4-pole L-shaped plug.
BSony WH-CH530
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Carrying case
None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The accessory list shows earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster. No case.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
0.25years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/W001/W0012352M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Limited Warranty (U.S. only), Portable Audio, listed on the Sony USA manuals page for this model: a term of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Other markets may differ.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

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