Sony WH-CH720N
The Integrated Processor V1 chip and Dual Noise Sensor technology deliver effective adaptive noise cancelling in Sony’s lightest wireless over-ear design at 431g. A 35-hour battery life with quick charging that provides 60 minutes of playback from a 3-minute charge, plus 20-level adjustable ambient sound, offers strong all-day practicality. These headphones are best for remote workers and students who need long-wearing comfort and customizable noise control for shifting environments.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 325
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
79 Overall Score
Price $55
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 30 |
| Freq Max | 7000 |
| Impedance | 325 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 35 |
| Charge Time | 3.5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-CH720N | Soundcore Life Q20 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 325 | 16 | 32 | 16 | - | 8 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 35 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 50 | 49 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-CH720N | 98.5 | 84.9 | 97.3 | 79.8 | 84.1 | 2.4 | 98.1 | 83.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 91.7 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 93.8 | 89.3 | 94.6 | 62.2 | 100 | 95 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.2 | 97.7 | 95 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 37.9 | 97 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 97.3 | 83.4 |
| Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 Compare | 84.8 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 81.2 | 88.8 | 55.7 | 98.1 | 98.7 |
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