Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
66 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
82 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The Sony WH-CH720N headphones are widely praised for their lightweight design, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation for the price. Users appreciate the balanced sound quality and long battery life, though some note the build feels a bit flimsy and the physical buttons are hard to distinguish by touch. A few reviewers mention the lack of a carrying case and minor discomfort from internal plastic parts.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable design
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price
- Balanced sound quality with good bass
- Long battery life with quick charge
- Intuitive companion app with EQ
Cons
- Buttons hard to distinguish by touch
- Build feels a bit flimsy and cheap
- No carrying case included
- Internal plastic piece can poke ear
- Audio latency for calls and video
Build quality 8
Comfort 12
Noise cancellation 10
Sound quality 14
Battery life 9
Value for money 8
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Quick Charge | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant Compatibility | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
