Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Wireless
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Bose QuietComfort Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Legendary noise cancellation - Seal yourself in with high-fidelity audio, eliminate distractions, and dive deep into your music. |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor technology | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.9909999966621399 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Spotify Tap |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %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
Bose QuietComfort Wireless
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N0.953score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Wireless0.512score per dollar
Sony WH-CH720N offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 84 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
