Sony WHCH720N
Sony
62 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WHCH720N | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | — | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WHCH720N
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WHCH720N0.621score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.322score per dollar
Sony WHCH720N offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Scores 66 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
