Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
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JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
JVC
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
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JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
These JVC headphones are a fantastic value, delivering impressive bass and clear sound that surprised even an audio engineer. They are lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable, making them great for travel or daily use. While some features like water resistance and microphone are unclear from the Q&A, the overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent bass production
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight design
- Comfortable fit
- Adjustable headband
Cons
- Unclear water resistance
- No built-in microphone info
- No call control details
- Unclear sound isolation
- Unknown foldability
Sound quality 4
Bass performance 3
Comfort 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Portability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | Soft Cushion Ear Pads |
| Headband | — | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor technology | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N0.348score per dollar
vs
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB1.100score per dollar
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
