Sony WH-CH720N
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WHCH720N headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially considering the price point. Many users find them a great value, with effective noise cancellation for basic environments. However, some reviewers report issues with build quality feeling cheap, inconsistent noise cancellation, short battery life in some units, and poor call quality. A few also mention Bluetooth pairing problems and dissatisfaction with the return policy.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Cheap build quality
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Short battery life in some units
- Poor call quality
- Bluetooth pairing issues
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
The Fio Motus headphones are widely praised for their comfort, especially for users with ear piercings or glasses, and for delivering impressive sound quality and noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Battery life is consistently highlighted as excellent, with many users reporting long usage between charges. However, some reviewers note that the sound can be overly bass-heavy for music and that connectivity issues may arise after several months of use. Overall, the value for money is considered outstanding, particularly when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent comfort for long wear
- Great noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and well-padded
Cons
- Bass-heavy sound for music
- Connectivity issues after months
- Only SBC/AAC codec support
- Earcups slightly shallow
- ANC only passable for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | FIO MOTUS FM20-purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | protein leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 130 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. | 10 min for 12 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 | — |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | FIO MOTUS APP |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.