Sony WH-CH720N
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WH-CH720N headphones are widely praised for their lightweight design, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation for the price. Users appreciate the balanced sound quality and long battery life, though some note the build feels a bit flimsy and the physical buttons are hard to distinguish by touch. A few reviewers mention the lack of a carrying case and minor discomfort from internal plastic parts.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable design
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price
- Balanced sound quality with good bass
- Long battery life with quick charge
- Intuitive companion app with EQ
Cons
- Buttons hard to distinguish by touch
- Build feels a bit flimsy and cheap
- No carrying case included
- Internal plastic piece can poke ear
- Audio latency for calls and video
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Quick Charge | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant Compatibility | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-CH720N offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
