Sony WHCH720N
Sony
67 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WHCH720N | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 60 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. | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | soundcore app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WHCH720N
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.