Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
79 Overall Score
vs
Bose Bass BH1 NC
Bose
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
72 out of 100 high confidence 215 reviews
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
Sound quality 35
Build quality 12
Noise cancellation 25
Battery life 20
Comfort 18
Value for money 22
Bose Bass BH1 NC
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Bose Bass BH1 NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | soft ear cushions |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. | 10-minute charge provides up to 10 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Baseus app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %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 (21st percentile)
Bose Bass BH1 NC
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bose Bass BH1 NC
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.