Sony WH-CH720N
The Integrated Processor V1 chip and Dual Noise Sensor technology deliver effective adaptive noise cancelling in Sony’s lightest wireless over-ear design at 431g. A 35-hour battery life with quick charging that provides 60 minutes of playback from a 3-minute charge, plus 20-level adjustable ambient sound, offers strong all-day practicality. These headphones are best for remote workers and students who need long-wearing comfort and customizable noise control for shifting environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 30 |
| Freq Max | 7000 |
| Impedance | 325 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 35 |
| Charge Time | 3.5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-CH720N | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 325 | - | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 35 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH720N | 98 | 79.2 | 97 | 73.2 | 78.7 | 3 | 97.4 | 80.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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