TechRadar reviewer Harry Padoan tested Sony’s WH-CH530, a budget pair of on-ear headphones released in September 2026. They cost $69.99, £49.99 or AU$99.95—the same launch prices as the Sony WH-CH520.
Padoan found the WH-CH530 delivered warm, punchy bass, clear mids and articulate treble. He praised their comfortable, lightweight fit and said he wore them through a full workday without fatigue. Their build feels somewhat plasticky, according to the review, though the headphones come in several colors.
The headphones offer 55 hours of battery life, DSEE audio upscaling, EQ presets and a 10-band custom equalizer through the Sony Sound Connect app. The app also includes a Find Your Equalizer test, multipoint device switching, a low-latency gaming setting and volume controls.
The review notes that the WH-CH530 lack active noise cancellation, wired listening, LDAC, wear detection and touch controls. Padoan said outside noise can still be heard, but found the lack of noise cancellation not too jarring. He described the sound as energetic and well suited to dance and electronic music, while cautioning that it lacks the nuance and detail of more expensive headphones. TechRadar gave the predecessor, the Sony WH-CH520, a 4.5-star review.
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