Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
No customer feedback yet
Sony WH-CH720N
82 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The Sony WH-CH720N headphones are widely praised for their lightweight design, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation for the price. Users appreciate the balanced sound quality and long battery life, though some note the build feels a bit flimsy and the physical buttons are hard to distinguish by touch. A few reviewers mention the lack of a carrying case and minor discomfort from internal plastic parts.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable design
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price
- Balanced sound quality with good bass
- Long battery life with quick charge
- Intuitive companion app with EQ
Cons
- Buttons hard to distinguish by touch
- Build feels a bit flimsy and cheap
- No carrying case included
- Internal plastic piece can poke ear
- Audio latency for calls and video
Build quality 8
Comfort 12
Noise cancellation 10
Sound quality 14
Battery life 9
Value for money 8
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony WH-CH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Dual Noise Sensor |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | 35 hrs |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | Quick Charge |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice Assistant Compatibility |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.