Sony WH-CH720N WHCH720N
Dual Noise Sensor technology and the Integrated Processor V1 deliver effective noise cancelling, backed by a 35-hour battery and a light 431-gram build that stays comfortable through long listening sessions. A 3-minute quick charge provides 60 minutes of playback, DSEE upscaling restores compressed audio detail, and the 20-step adjustable ambient sound mode gives precise control over outside awareness. This is best for commuters and students who want dependable ANC and all-day battery life at a budget-friendly price.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong battery (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Headband | faux padded leather |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 35 |
| Charge Time | 3.5 |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-CH720N WHCH720N | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 32 | 32 | 38 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 35 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH720N WHCH720N | 63.1 | 66.6 | 95.9 | 17.6 | 75.3 | 6.3 | 92.3 | 93.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
Usage Scores
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