HAYLOU S30
HAYLOU
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
59 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
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Specifications
| HAYLOU S30 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | soft earpads |
| Headband | — | additional head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | HAYLOU SOUND | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S30
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
HAYLOU S301.983score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5201.583score per dollar
HAYLOU S30 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HAYLOU S30
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
