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 (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong battery (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 35 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH720N WHCH720N | 66.3 | 68.1 | 95.7 | 20.1 | 78.7 | 7.8 | 93.4 | 93.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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