Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony WH-CH720N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 30 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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