Sony WH-CH720N
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WHCH720N headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially considering the price point. Many users find them a great value, with effective noise cancellation for basic environments. However, some reviewers report issues with build quality feeling cheap, inconsistent noise cancellation, short battery life in some units, and poor call quality. A few also mention Bluetooth pairing problems and dissatisfaction with the return policy.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Cheap build quality
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Short battery life in some units
- Poor call quality
- Bluetooth pairing issues
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| 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★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
