Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
79 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
41 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 30 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Creative HS-230
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Strong comfort (68th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N0.323score per dollar
vs
Creative HS-2301.038score per dollar
Creative HS-230 offers 3.2x better value for money
Sony WH-CH720N
Creative HS-230
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
