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Sony WH-CH520 vs soundcore Space One

Product A: Sony

WH-CH520

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Space One

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  • 35 different values
  • 32 known for one only
  • 19 the same
  • 66 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 1.5hB: 4hsoundcore is 2.5 h higher.
  2. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A147g
B265g

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ASony WH-CH520
Bsoundcore Space One

General

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Series
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Space6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Introduced as an addition to the Space Series, successor to the Life Q30.
Model numbers
YY29581Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
A3035, A3035G11, A3035G21, A3035Z116Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Identified by model no. A3035. MFR number A3035Z11.7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Manufacturer code A3035G11 for the black model. The cream page lists A3035G21.
GTIN / EAN
02724292520511Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WHCH520/B product UPC 027242925205. Other colours do not inherit this identifier.
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Announced
21 February 20235Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer release.
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Status
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Available2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $99.99.
Predecessor
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Successor
Sony WH-CH53021Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.22Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.
soundcore Space 211Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/ive-been-trying-soundcores-space-2-headphones-at-mwc-2026-and-i-dont-want-to-take-them-offRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Space 2 the follow-up to the Space One and compares it with its predecessor's battery life.12Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/09/when-your-budget-headphones-outlive-your-vacationRead 23 October 2026The Gadgeteer says the Space 2 replaces the Space One in Anker's lineup.
Launch price (US)
$59.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-02-21-Sony-Electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-WH-CH720N-over-ear-and-WH-CH520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-Sonys-Digital-Sound-Equipment-EngineRead 7 October 2026Original Sony Electronics release dated February 21, 2023. Pricing and availability explicitly gives WH-CH520 MSRP $59.99. US consumer price excludes sales tax. WH-CH720N price $149.99 is separate.
$99.994Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Spec box: Price $99.99 USD. The review header gives MSRP $99.99.
Launch price (EU)
€7010Maker product pagecommunity.sony.co.uk/t5/discover-sony/not-one-but-two-new-headphones-launched-this-month/ba-p/3904427Read 7 October 2026February 2023 Sony Community Team launch article. Pricing and availability gives WH-CH520 March 2023 suggested retail price 70 EUR and 60 GBP. Published European consumer price includes VAT. Direct HTTP returned 403. Full public indexed article read through web. Later discounts excluded.
€99.995Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026Full specs list EU RRP EUR 99.99, UK RRP GBP 89.99 and USA RRP USD 99.99. Tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
US9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-02-21-Sony-Electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-WH-CH720N-over-ear-and-WH-CH520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-Sonys-Digital-Sound-Equipment-EngineRead 7 October 2026Original US release names Sony Electronics, Amazon and Best Buy sales. Other regions and colours do not inherit US part numbers.
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Colours
Pink, Yellow, Blue, Beige, White, Black, One Piece Black, One Piece White4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. Current UK spec color table including limited One Piece variants. No color-to-SKU mapping inferred.
Jet Black, Sky Blue, Latte Cream2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Page says three colors. The color names Jet Black, Sky Blue and Latte Cream come from the SoundGuys and Trusted Reviews reviews and from the maker refurbished listings.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Color options: Jet Black, Sky Blue and Latte Cream.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026Finishes named sky blue, latte cream and jet black.
Segment
Music5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction music listening on-ear headphones.
Music2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Maker markets it as active noise cancelling headphones for music with Hi-Res wireless audio.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction explicitly on-ear.
Over-ear7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type of ear cushions: Over-ear
Ear cup enclosure
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Closed7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Types of design: Closed
Wearing style
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, labels headband and left/right units.
Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the length of the headband for a comfortable fit.
Folding
Flat8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Construction section: earcups pivot 90 degrees. Flat swivel does not mean inward hinge.
Inward9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/anker-soundcore-space-one-reviewRead 11 October 2026Folding design: both ear cups fold in. A small travel pouch is included.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Designed for all-day comfort: swivel earcups.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Dynamic2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Maker text: 40mm dynamic drivers
Driver size
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40mm
Drivers per side
111Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Headphone specification table states Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece. Direct physical count, not inferred from 30 mm diameter.
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz. The manual gives no test conditions. Trusted Reviews prints a 20 to 40,000 Hz range in its spec box, which is not stored because the maker manual states the value.
Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at 44.1 kHz sampling. This is not acoustic driver response.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The manual does not name the power state.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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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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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Customized EQ: Hear ID
Onboard EQ
Yes14Press articlesoundguys.com/sony-bluetooth-headphone-control-mac-os-160060Read 7 October 2026July 2026 report lists WH-CH520 among v2 supported devices. It says manual EQ and presets are saved to the headset and need not be reapplied on another device. Applies to Bluetooth playback. CH520 compatibility is developer-reported. Reporter personally tested WH-1000XM5 only. No app platform or ANC features inherited.
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Custom EQ bands
513Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wh-ch520Read 7 October 2026Design and features paragraph explicitly states a five-band custom playback equalizer in Headphones Connect. CLEAR BASS control is separate. EQ preset names not stated.
84Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The Soundcore app has a custom EQ with eight bands.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 84 app 360 Reality Audio setup for supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Presentation and connectivity sections explicitly say no active noise cancelling. Review firmware 1.0.1 and Headphones Connect 9.3.0.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise cancellation page: NC button switches between noise cancellation and transparency mode.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise cancellation page: Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts the level automatically for various scenarios. Custom Noise Cancelling sets the level manually.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
No4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. General Features: Ambient Sound Mode No.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Transparency page: switch to transparency mode with the NC button.
Adjustable transparency
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Transparency page: Custom Transparency Mode sets the level of transparency manually.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 20265 levels of adjustable transparency
Conversation detection
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Easy Chat page: Easy Chat automatically lowers the volume of music and amplifies the voice of the person you talk to. It turns on automatically when you speak and off after 5 seconds without speaking (beta, enabled in the app).
Wind noise reduction
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Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The app Ambient Sound section has a wind noise reduction switch.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
With an ideal fit, bass and lower mids are emphasized. Other midrange harmonics are quieter. A broken seal reduces bass and makes mids and highs more prominent.17Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Public lab frequency-response interpretation under ideal-fit conditions. Tested firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ over four days. Rig, EQ mode and codec not stated in article. Qualitative assessment only. No numeric deviation invented.
Bass and treble are over-emphasized against the SoundGuys target.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The review lists over-emphasized bass and treble as a con. Measured against the SoundGuys house curve.
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
Voices are clear but can sound thin. The microphone separates speech from moderate background noise. Loud environments can overpower the voice.18Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-ch520-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Phone Calls verdict from tested Black WH-CH520, RTINGS methodology v1.5. Review updated April 9, 2024. Bluetooth connection. Codec, firmware, host and speech level not stated in public verdict. Membership-locked numeric results not used.
Voices are clear in ideal conditions. Background noise is blocked well in the simulated street and wind conditions.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review says the three-microphone AI system blocks background noise and focuses on voices.
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
ASony WH-CH520
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth224
Source7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section: 224 ms measured Bluetooth delay. Codec, host OS and equipment not stated, so platform/codec cells omitted. Firmware 1.0.1, app 9.3.0. Automatic video compensation does not apply to gaming.
Bsoundcore Space One
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
224ms
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASony WH-CH520
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth59
Bluetooth55.42
Source7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Runtime section: approximately 59 h at 60% maximum volume using AAC. Tested firmware 1.0.1 and app 9.3.0. ANC absent. Lighting and other app settings not stated. Higher than maker AAC 50 h under this measured volume condition. Published approximation retained, not an invented estimate.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Second row is SoundGuys standardized continuous playback result 55 h 25 min, converted exactly to hours. Firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ. Codec, volume and EQ/DSEE settings not stated in article. First row 59 h belongs to existing Les Numeriques AAC test at 60% volume. Distinct methods and conditions. Results are not averaged.
Bsoundcore Space One
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes42.95
Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Battery test result: 42 hours 57 minutes with ANC on, stored as 42.95 hours. Test volume and codec are not stated in the review text.
Battery life (measured, max)
59h
42.95h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
147g(5.2 oz)7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Comfort section explicitly 147 g on the scale. Tested firmware 1.0.1, Headphones Connect 9.3.0. Bluetooth-only model with built-in mic and no detachable audio cable.
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.
Built-in2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI. Built into the ear cups. No boom microphone.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Microphone section explicitly one unique microphone, voice pickup, not inferred from a diagram.
32Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly noise suppression processing. AI not claimed.
AI2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI. Stored as AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 72 and 74 explicitly own voice heard through headset microphone during Bluetooth phone calls. Page 82 also states sidetone during Siri. Adjustment not published.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.
Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wired listening page: 3.5mm AUX cable. Bluetooth for wireless. The USB-C port is for charging.
Analog source plugs
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3.5 mm TRS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wired listening page: 3.5mm AUX cable. The maker support FAQ says the AUX cable has no microphone, so it is a stereo (TRS) cable.
Cable connector on headset
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3.5 mm6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026The box has a 48-inch audio cable with straight 3.5 mm plugs on both ends. The maker support FAQ describes the AUX-in connection.
Longest included cable
0.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: sole included cable is approximately 20 cm USB cable.
1.2192m6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 202648 inch audio cable converted exactly. SoundGuys lists 1.3 m in its spec box.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 9-10, USB Type-C charging port.
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: Use a certified USB-C charging cable and charger. The USB-C port is for charging only.
Audio over USB-C cable
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Cons list: No audio over USB.
Passive wired listening
No4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. General Features: Passive Operation No, Inputs No.
Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Page FAQ: if the headphones are turned off while connected by the AUX-in cable, the classic EQ is not active and sound quality is lower. Audio still plays with the power off.
Wireless receiver
None15Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete package inventory gives headset and USB charging cable. All documented playback routes use Bluetooth. No dedicated proprietary wireless audio dongle. Generic host Bluetooth adapters do not count as dedicated receivers.
None7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Included by default list has no wireless receiver.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15m / 49ft. The Amazon listing text copied by iFixit says 10 m. The maker manual is stored.
Bluetooth
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026LDAC page: LDAC is enabled in the Soundcore app and needs Android 8.0 or later. SBC and AAC come from the SoundGuys review and the Trusted Reviews FAQ.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, plus SBC and AAC for other devices.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDAC streaming codecs.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, SBC and AAC decoding.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dual connections page: the headphones can connect with two devices at the same time.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Multipoint Connection: yes
Multipoint devices
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 25: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Both models Swift Pair and Fast Pair.
Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pairing for Android 6.0 and above.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0 or later with Google Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Used with an iPhone throughout the test period.
Connection per platform
ASony WH-CH520
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source15Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual Android and iPhone pairing chapters, call chapters pages 71-76, and computer video-call page 77 naming Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac. Music uses A2DP. Calls use HFP or HSP with supported host and app selection. Some video apps may not expose the correct microphone profile. USB audio excluded.
Bsoundcore Space One
Not available
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
580mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 580mAh. Input 5V 0.58 A.
Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-CH520
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth50
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: AAC continuous music 50 h. SBC 45 h is left in notes because table has no codec column. EQ and DSEE shorten runtime. Call 40 h is not playback. ANC not applicable and omitted.
Bsoundcore Space One
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes40
BluetoothNo55
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC off up to 55 hours, with ANC on up to 40 hours. The maker support FAQ says these are tested on an iPhone at 50% volume. The codec is not stated. LDAC reduces playtime, but the manual gives no figure.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Playtime 55H/40H. FAQ: tested on an iPhone at 50% volume, ANC 40 hours, Transparency 40 hours, Normal 55 hours.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
40h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
55h
Charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: USB-C port. Fully dry the USB port before charging.
Full charge time
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Charging time 2 hours
Quick charge time
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: 3 minutes charging.
5min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: 5 min gives 4 hr.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Fast Charging: 5 Mins = 4H. FAQ: 5 min fast charge gives 4 hours in Normal mode.
Quick charge playback
1.5h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17: about 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec unspecified.
4h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: 5 min gives 4 hr. The maker support FAQ says this is under Normal mode.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Fast Charging: 5 Mins = 4H
Use while charging
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 15-16: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: Do not turn on your headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 9-10 parts list and playback chapter: three multifunction volume/playback/power buttons.
Buttons1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Button controls page lists physical buttons for NC, power, play and pause, volume and calls.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Physical buttons on both ear cups. No touch controls.
Volume control
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 9-10 volume +/- buttons.
Buttons1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Button controls page: Volume up and down by pressing the button once.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Controls are customizable in the Soundcore app.
Wear detection
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wearing Detection page: music auto-pauses when you remove the headphones and resumes when you wear them again. It is enabled in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026A sensor in the left ear cup pauses the music when you take the headphones off. It can be adjusted in the app.
Voice assistant
Google app, Siri5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Footnote 2: press play/call button to activate Google or Siri, not wake-word activation.
Google Assistant, Siri7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Compatible with voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Comfort: adjustable headband with padding.
Padded6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Relaxed fit with flexible padded headband and thin ear pads.
Headband material
Not available
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Not available
Ear cup material
Plastic8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Construction section: plastic shells.
Not available
Ear pad material
Not available
PU leather7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Ear cushion material: Fabric, Foam, Imitation leather8Reviewt3.com/reviews/soundcore-space-one-reviewRead 11 October 2026The headband and the ear cups are made of a combination of PU leather and cushioning. SoundGuys calls the pads soft silicone, which does not match the maker pad parts or two other sources.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Photo caption explicitly says detachable and replaceable cushions. Attachment not inferred.
Yes10Spec databaseifixit.com/Guide/Anker+Soundcore+Space+One+Ear+Pad+Replacement/185332Read 11 October 2026Repair guide: pry the ear pad off the driver housing with a spudger. The same steps apply to both pads.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads20Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Construction photo caption explicitly states the ear cushions are detachable and replaceable. Existing earpad_replaceable true has the same evidence. Attachment mechanism and manufacturer spare-part availability not inferred.
Ear pads6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026iFixit publishes an ear pad replacement guide that pries the ear pad off the driver housing.

Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 84. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Current product EQ features name Sony Sound Connect.
Soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app to switch ambient sound modes, adjust EQ, update firmware and more.
App platforms
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store. iFixit lists iOS 13.0 or later and Android 7.0 or later.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Soundcore app, iOS 13.0 or later and Android 7.0 or later.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 84: update headset software.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Firmware update page: the app shows a new firmware version when it is found.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
147g(5.2 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.
265g(9.3 oz)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Weight: 265g (9.35 oz)7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Weight in grams 265 g, the same as the maker.
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
AK8YY295816Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2958/Letter/Charge-Mode-Letter-6126147.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony Charge Mode Letter, independently downloaded from public FCCID archive. Subject explicitly names FCC ID AK8YY2958. Maker manual and photographed retail-unit label identify model YY2958 as WH-CH520. Original fcc.report mirror returned 403 during verification. No battery capacity inferred.
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
TCO Certified1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Manual cover: TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box
Wireless Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 package list, no headphone audio cable.
Space One headphones, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, Travel pouch, Quick start guide, Safety information6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: headphones, 12-inch USB-A to USB-C cable, 48-inch audio cable with straight 3.5 mm plugs on both ends, cloth storage pouch, quick start guide, safety instructions.7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Included by default: Travel Pouch, AUX cable, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Safety sheet, Quick start guide
Cables included
ASony WH-CH520
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: one USB-A to USB-C cable, approximate 20 cm.
Bsoundcore Space One
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.30481
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable1.21921
Source6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 202612 in is 0.3048 m and 48 in is 1.2192 m, converted exactly.
Carrying case
None7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Technical characteristics/Construction: Housse de protection fournie=Non, explicitly no supplied protective bag.
Soft2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Special Features: Travel Pouch, AUX. A pouch, not a hard case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year11Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754496-REG/sony_whch520_b_wireless_on_ear_headphones_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US WHCH520/B Items Included states Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Scope is the original US manufacturer term stated by this dealer. Statutory rights and paid plans are separate. Current official Sony warranty PDF was inaccessible. No contrary exact term proved.
1.5years3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 11 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months from the date of purchase. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.