I own Sonys flagship headphones but this $70 pair seriously surprised me
If you’ve ever read any of my content here at the NY Post, you know I’m in love with my Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.That said, while they’re the best of the best, they do command a pretty high price point, making them not a great option if you’re trying to save a little money.Enter: The Sony WH-CH530 headphones.
The newly released Sony headphones are actually ones that I’d buy for myself, and here’s why they stand out.These are probably the best pair of headphones I’ve tested under $100.They’re sleek, lightweight and sound almost as good as most premium headphones.
Shop them in various colors, including black, white, cobalt, mint, pink and coral.Weight: 5.3 ounces (0.33 pounds) | Battery life: Up to 55 hours | Noise cancellation: No active noise cancellation; passive noise isolation and AI noise reduction for calls | Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connection| Charging: USB-C, approximately 3 hours for a full charge, with up to 1.5 hours of playback from a 3-minute charge | Drivers: 30mmWith tiny, round ear cups and a padded headband, the plastic design is lightweight and built for all-day wear.It doesn’t really feel premium, and my biggest qualm is that these headphones don’t fold, making them harder to take on the go.
That said, there are plenty of colors to choose from, including cobalt, if you’re looking for a brighter offering.The small ear cups are generally comfortable, but since I do have large ears, the left ear cup hurt a little after wearing these headphones for over an hour.Other than that, they’re quite lightweight and stay put on my head, even while I walk around the city.As for setup, I used the Sony Sound Connect app to quickly get these connected.
It took me about two minutes total.The app detected the headphones almost immediately, and I ended up on a screen with battery life and a 10-band adjustable EQ.No, these headphones have no noise cancellation or Transparency Mode features, but my God, they sound good.When...