Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune JBLT530BLKAM
JBL
43 Overall Score
Scores
Studio
Gaming
Work
Music
Budget
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | JBL Tune JBLT530BLKAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | Foam |
| Headband | — | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 33 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor technology | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | mobile native Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
JBL Tune JBLT530BLKAM
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N0.966score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune JBLT530BLKAM1.442score per dollar
JBL Tune JBLT530BLKAM offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
