Sony WH-CH720N

The Sony WH-CH720N delivers flagship-level ANC and all-day comfort for around $111. Battery life is great, connectivity is top-tier, and it's crazy light. Call quality is the weak spot, but for music and movies, this is one of the best budget ANC headphones you can buy.

The Integrated Processor V1 and DSEE upscaling do real work here. Vocals sound natural, and the tuning is balanced without being boring. Sound quality sits at the 53rd percentile, so it's solid but not going to blow away audiophiles. ANC is the star, hitting the 82nd percentile with the dual noise sensor doing a genuinely good job on low-end rumble. Battery life is strong at 35 hours with quick charge, and the 192g weight means you can wear these for hours without neck fatigue. The mic is fine for casual calls but struggles in noisy environments, which is why calls score just 47.5 out of 100.

Against the JBL Tune 670NC, the Sony wins on ANC and comfort but loses on raw bass punch. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 and Bose QuietComfort are in a different league for sound and build, but they cost two to three times as much. The TOZO HT3 is cheaper and surprisingly good for the money, but Sony's processor and app support give it the edge. The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 is more premium but overkill if you just want everyday wireless cans.

At $111 USD, the WH-CH720N is a steal. You're getting the same processor as Sony's $400 flagship, solid ANC, and all-day battery life for a fraction of the cost. The trade-offs are call quality and a slightly cheap build, but for music, podcasts, and movies, this is one of the best value picks in the budget ANC space. If you find it on sale, it's a no-brainer.

Sony's WH-CH720N is the budget-friendly sibling of the flagship WH-1000XM5, and it borrows the same Integrated Processor V1. That's a big deal at this price. You get solid ANC, a lightweight 192g frame, and up to 35 hours of battery life. It's not going to fool anyone into thinking it's a $400 pair, but it nails the basics.

Our database puts connectivity in the 93rd percentile, which means pairing is painless and multipoint works like a charm. ANC lands in the 82nd percentile, so it's well above average for blocking out the world. Sound quality is more middle of the pack, and calls are the weak spot at 47.5 out of 100. For music and movies, though, this thing punches above its weight.

If you take a lot of calls or work in noisy environments, skip these. The mic quality is mediocre and call performance is the weakest part of the package. Audiophiles who want detailed, reference-grade sound should also look elsewhere, since the tuning is balanced but not particularly revealing.

If you want flagship-level ANC and comfort without spending flagship money, the WH-CH720N is the pick. It's perfect for commuters, students, and anyone who wants all-day wearability. Just don't expect it to replace a dedicated headset for calls.