Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
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JVC HARX500
JVC
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
No customer feedback yet
JVC HARX500
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users consistently praise the JVC HA-RX500 headphones for their exceptional value at around $18, highlighting comfortable oversized ear pads and clear sound quality. A few note the very long 11-foot cord as either a pro or con depending on use, and one long-term owner reports they lasted over six years with minor repairs. Overall, buyers find them a reliable budget choice for everyday listening.
Pros
- Exceptional value for under $18
- Comfortable oversized ear pads
- Clear sound quality
- Long 11-foot cord
- Durable build lasting 6+ years
Cons
- Very long cord may be excessive for some
- Top padding can irritate bald users
- Sliding sides may detach over time
- Connector may wear out
- Not suitable for headphone amplifier use
Value for money 5
Comfort 4
Sound quality 4
Cord length 3
Build quality 3
Durability 2
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | JVC HARX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | cushioned |
| Headband | — | cushioned |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 70 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 105 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 | 3.5 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 | Water-Resistant |
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 HARX500
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N
No current pricing available
JVC HARX500
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
