The Sony WH-CH530 is a pair of lightweight wireless on-ear headphones in Cobalt. Made for everyday listening, study and calls, they combine a long battery with LE Audio and Auracast support, and that wide connectivity is what sets them apart.

Sound

A 30 mm driver unit sits in each closed earcup. DSEE recovers the natural expression lost from compressed and streamed tracks, and a 10-band EQ lets you dial in the balance you like. For games there is an INZONE-tuned Gaming EQ, and support for 360 Reality Audio adds a more immersive feel to your listening.

Battery and connections

Playback lasts up to 55 hours, and talk time up to 35 hours. A full charge takes about 3 hours, while a 3-minute quick charge gives 1.5 hours of listening when you need to get going.

• Bluetooth 6.0 with the SBC, AAC and LC3 audio formats
• LE Audio for low-latency listening, plus Auracast audio
• Multipoint pairing, and fast pairing with a range of devices
• Max volume control, with 5 maximum volume levels to protect your hearing
• Voice control and earcup buttons, so you rarely need to touch your phone

Comfort and fit

At about 150 g, with cushioned padding on each earcup, the WH-CH530 is built for all-day wear. The high quality built-in mic handles hands-free calls, and AI noise reduction, trained with a deep neural network, keeps your voice crisp even in noisy places. Sony makes the WH-CH530 in six colours, Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink and Coral, and this pair is Cobalt.