The Sony WH-CH510 have solid audio, great battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity, meaning they offer excellent bang for your buck. A slightly flimsy build may be a dealbreaker for some, but for most it’ll be a worthy sacrifice at that price.
The Sony WH-CH510 aren't the technological tour de force we might associate with Sony headphones, but they don't have that kind of price-tag either. They’re not the last word in sophistication, but there's charm.
If your priorities include grab-and-go functionality and a long battery life, these certainly deliver. The sound quality gets the job done, and the minimalism of the design insures that nothing unnecessary will get in your way.
Unless you absolutely must hear everything going on around you over your music, these are best left on the shelf. The Sidetone feature is well-intentioned, but an audio passthrough feature isn't appropriate to leave on all the time—something that the Sony WH-CH510 does.
While their bass and mid ranges are very well-balanced, unfortunately, their treble range's accuracy is only mediocre, and some vocals and instruments may sound thin and dull.
Sony is good at building expensive headphones, but it is all the more difficult to build good cheap headphones. In this case, they have gone too far with the saving knife, and it has affected both the feeling of quality and the sound. Despite the low weight, they also do not sit comfortably. However, Sony should have plus points for fast charging and excellent battery life.
May 18, 2020
The Sony WH-CH510 have solid audio, great battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity, meaning they offer excellent bang for your buck. A slightly flimsy build may be a dealbreaker for some, but for most it’ll be a worthy sacrifice at that price.
Harry Domanski
Techradar
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Mar 16, 2021
The Sony WH-CH510 aren't the technological tour de force we might associate with Sony headphones, but they don't have that kind of price-tag either. They’re not the last word in sophistication, but there's charm.
SIMON LUCAS
T3
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Sep 27, 2019
If your priorities include grab-and-go functionality and a long battery life, these certainly deliver. The sound quality gets the job done, and the minimalism of the design insures that nothing unnecessary will get in your way.
Dylan Franz-Richterson
Major Hifi
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Jan 27, 2023
Unless you absolutely must hear everything going on around you over your music, these are best left on the shelf. The Sidetone feature is well-intentioned, but an audio passthrough feature isn't appropriate to leave on all the time—something that the Sony WH-CH510 does.
Christian Thomas
SoundGuys
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Feb 17, 2020
While their bass and mid ranges are very well-balanced, unfortunately, their treble range's accuracy is only mediocre, and some vocals and instruments may sound thin and dull.
Alexander Tozzi, Nick Cheply, Olivier Gariepy
rtings
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Feb 14, 2022
They might not exceed in every category, but for the price, they’re worth checking out.
Peter Susic
Headphone Addict
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Sep 05, 2020
Sony is good at building expensive headphones, but it is all the more difficult to build good cheap headphones. In this case, they have gone too far with the saving knife, and it has affected both the feeling of quality and the sound. Despite the low weight, they also do not sit comfortably. However, Sony should have plus points for fast charging and excellent battery life.
Jonas Ekelund
L&B Tech Reviews
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