Do your headphones keep running out of power? Our audio experts recommend this 50-hour, £25 pair that will last you all weekend

Sony WH-CH520 headphones in hand
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Do your headphones constantly run out of power at the worst times? Maybe you're left with no entertainment on a flight? No escape from workout noises at the gym?

Well, our experts have found a solution. The Sony WH-CH520, now only £25 at Amazon, have a whopping 50-hour battery life, which is perfect for long travel periods, weekends away or just hectic everyday lives.

They're five-star headphones too, with the best sound quality we've heard at this price. So whether you need a full-on replacement, a low-cost option for your child as they head to university or just a cheap backup pair, the WH-CH520 have an all-around appeal.

You'll need to make sure you tick the voucher code to get this price, which is only available on the black model.

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Sony WH-CH520: was £49 now £25 at Amazon

The best budget on-ear wireless headphones on the market. The Sony WH-CH520 don't have ANC or any special features, but this allows for a whopping 50 hours of battery life to enjoy their balanced, engaging sound. Make sure to tick the voucher box to get this price.

Deal only on black finish.

It's hard to nail the basics at the budget end of the market, which makes the WH-CH520 all the more impressive – Sony has proven it's just as good at making affordable wireless headphones as premium ones.

As you might expect, the WH-CH520 aren't exactly glamorous, but they are well made, solid and robust. They're also lightweight at 147g, ideal for taking on travels or long gym sessions.

On top of the 50-hour battery life, which even many premium headphones don't reach, the WH-CH520 offer Bluetooth 5.2, physical on-cup playback buttons, and compatibility with Sony's Headphones Connect control app, which offers EQ presets and custom adjustment. Not bad for the price of a drinks round.

However, it's the sound that really sets the WH-CH520 apart from other headphones at this price.

"The Sony WH-CH520 don’t take long to establish themselves as a nicely balanced, quite informative and enjoyable listen," our Sony WH-CH520 review reads, which then goes on to detail the solid, deep and controlled low-end and informative midrange.

If you do have a bit more budget, the step-up Sony WH-CH720N add active noise-cancelling and improved sound quality for £40 more. However, you won't be disappointed by the WH-CH520, especially at this price.

If you want impressive battery life at the best possible price, it's hard to argue with the value of the Sony WH-CH520. Whether for yourself or as a gift, the WH-CH520 won't let you down when it comes to battery life and is now available at its lowest price of £25 at Amazon.

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Daniel Furn
Staff Writer, Deals

Daniel Furn is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi? focused on all things deal-related. He studied Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield before working as a freelance journalist covering film, TV, gaming, and consumer tech. Outside of work, he can be found travelling far-flung corners of the globe, playing badminton, and watching the latest streaming sensation (in 4K HDR, of course).

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