Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HD 206
Sennheiser
30 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
No customer feedback yet
Sennheiser HD 206
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 206 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality and comfort at a low price, though some users report durability concerns with the thin cable and occasional quality control issues like muffled sound in one ear. Verified buyers praise the clear audio and long cord, but note the lack of noise cancellation and potential for ear heat. A few negative reviews cite vastly inferior sound compared to older models or suspect third-party sellers, but overall sentiment is favorable for budget-conscious listeners.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Long cable for freedom of movement
- Clear audio with good instrument separation
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Thin cable raises durability concerns
- No noise cancellation
- Foam earpieces can cause ear heat
- Occasional muffled sound in one ear
- Sound depth lacking for bass and treble
Sound quality 9
Comfort 6
Cable durability 5
Value for money 7
Noise isolation 4
Build quality 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Sennheiser HD 206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 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 | — |
| 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 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
Sennheiser HD 206
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.