Sony WH-CH720N
QCY H3 PRO
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WH-CH720N headphones receive mixed reviews. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and battery life, with some reporting years of daily use. However, a significant number of complaints focus on poor noise cancellation, flimsy build quality, and durability issues, with several units breaking at the headband or failing shortly after purchase. The value for money is debated, with some feeling the price is too high for the performance.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Lightweight design
- Easy setup and connectivity
Cons
- Poor noise cancellation
- Flimsy build quality
- Durability issues
- Headband breaks easily
- Underwhelming call quality
QCY H3 PRO
The QCY H3 Pro headphones are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive battery life at an affordable price. Reviewers frequently compare them favorably to premium brands like Sony and Bose, noting their lightweight comfort and reliable connectivity. A few users mention missing features like a carrying case and poor app accessibility, while one reported issues with simultaneous voice chat and music playback.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation (especially low frequencies)
- Long battery life (charges once per week with heavy use)
- Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Good call quality (teams meetings, phone calls)
Cons
- No carrying case included
- App accessibility poor (especially for blind users)
- Glitchy voice chat when music plays simultaneously
- Cannot mute microphones directly
- Cannot use headphones with cable unless charged
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather and urethane | protein leather |
| Headband | leather | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
QCY H3 PRO offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
