Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK
Sony WH-CH720N
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK | Sony WH-CH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | foam | Silicone |
| Headband | soft, adjustable headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 325 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Adapt Wireless Over-Ear Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm), USB Type C - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 30 ft - Over-the-ear, Over-the-head - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Canceling | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation | Dual Noise Sensor technology |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2200000286102295 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 35 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | USB-C for Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.