I have spent years fighting to find a decent pair of bluetooth headphones since no phone manufacturer wants to make a decent phone with a jack anymore (which is endlessly stupid, but I digress). I have tried everything form fancy expensive Galaxy Buds to a myriad of budget options, and all have the same problems. Flawed connectivity, noticeably glitchy, slightly reduced sound quality.
These finally fix it. The inclusion of an option to use a headphone jack on devices that let you is a great feature. Along with multipoint connect. They fit perfectly around my skinny neck (your mileage may very on that), so travel with them is a breeze. And for the sound quality, these are absolutely the best headphones for your money.
I was loathe to go to overears full time because I like being able to take one out to hear my surroundings, and every noise passthrough I used before was sucky. (usually the outside noise obnoxiously trebley). Not with these. I actually go to concerts to listen with my headphones on because it actually makes the concerts sound better than with no headphones. Extremely convincing, near perfect noise passthrough.
The app is easy to use and has a great selection of features: from custom EQs, to adjusting the noise pass through, to other various quality of life settings. The 3D adaptive sound feature is great, though a little tricky to set up at first, and noise cancellation is very good, though not the best in the world. The battery life is also almost unbelievable. I use these headphones a lot--sometimes all day--and I still only have to charge them once or twice a week. Multipoint connection is also a very nice plus if, say, I am working at my computer and still want to be able to answer phone calls hands-free.
There are some minor flaws with them, though. First sometimes very low bassey notes from the outside world can trigger the speakers in them and give you very loud, deep popping noises. (E.g., this occasionally happens when I am riding in the car and hitting bumps in the road). Occasional outside sounds in passthrough through will sound muddled. Also the noise cancellation--while quite good--isn't perfect for every situation. Specifically, it has more trouble than, say, Bose headphones with loud, sudden sounds like fireworks. But for the money, it is still the best noise cancellation and passthrough system you can buy.
Another (minor) complaint, though, is that the adaptive settings aren't always very great. It often thinks I am sitting and automatically turns on noise cancellation when I am very much driving or walking around town or once even ice skating--all situations where passthrough is crucial. And even if I am sitting, sometimes I really want passthrough on (like if I'm in a cafe), but it automatically tries to turn noise cancelling on annoyingly. Thankfully, it can be easily overridden in the app. These days, I usually just keep the adaptive sound setting off and adjust the settings to fit the situation but sometimes it will randomly go back to automatic/adaptive mode.
My final and complaint is with the microphone for phone calls. Sometimes it works perfectly and the other line can hear my fine, sometimes all they can hear is background noise, sometimes they really can't hear me at all. I am not sure if it is some sort of firmware issue or if the microphone placement is just too far from my mouth, but for phone calls it can be a tad unreliable. When it works, which is around 75% of the time, it's perfectly good even though I have to talk a little louder than I normally would sometimes.
But all those flaws aside, these are probably the best all-around headphones I have owned and for the $120 I paid for them it's a steal. They may be more expensive as I got them on sale, but I have used headphones multiple times the price that are poorer quality and less functional than these. I'd have paid upwards of twice the price for what I got.
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Bluetooth Over The Ear Headset with Microphone and Alexa Built-in, Black N
4.4 | 8,257 ratings
Price: 72.75
Last update: 01-10-2025
About this item
SONY’S LIGHTEST WIRELESS NOISE CANCELING HEADBAND EVER: Weighing just 192g, our lightest overhead wireless headphones with Noise Canceling yet, for incredible comfort without compromising on technology.
DUAL NOISE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: Take noise canceling to the next level with Sony’s Integrated Processor V1, so you can fully immerse yourself in the music.
ALL DAY COMFORT: Super comfortable and lightweight design.
SMART FEATURES: Adjustable Ambient Sound mode and Adaptive Sound control features tailors sound to suit the environment around you.
LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 35-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback).
SUPERB SOUND: Enjoy natural vocals, crystal clear sound and balanced tuning thanks to the Integrated Processor V1 and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), producing a high-quality sound exactly as the artists intended.
CRYSTAL CLEAR HANDS FREE CALLING: Precise Voice Pickup Technology uses beamforming microphones pick up voices clearly and accurately.
MULTIPOINT CONNECTION: Quickly switch between two devices at once.
GIVE YOUR MUSIC A BOOST: Boost the quality of compressed music files and enjoy streaming music with high quality sound through DSEE.
DUAL NOISE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: Take noise canceling to the next level with Sony’s Integrated Processor V1, so you can fully immerse yourself in the music.
ALL DAY COMFORT: Super comfortable and lightweight design.
SMART FEATURES: Adjustable Ambient Sound mode and Adaptive Sound control features tailors sound to suit the environment around you.
LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 35-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback).
SUPERB SOUND: Enjoy natural vocals, crystal clear sound and balanced tuning thanks to the Integrated Processor V1 and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), producing a high-quality sound exactly as the artists intended.
CRYSTAL CLEAR HANDS FREE CALLING: Precise Voice Pickup Technology uses beamforming microphones pick up voices clearly and accurately.
MULTIPOINT CONNECTION: Quickly switch between two devices at once.
GIVE YOUR MUSIC A BOOST: Boost the quality of compressed music files and enjoy streaming music with high quality sound through DSEE.
Product information
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 108 dB |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Model Name | WHCH720N/B |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Special Feature | Dual Noise Sensor technology, Multipoint connection, Adjustable Ambient Sound mode, Microphone Included, Adaptive Sound control, Long battery with quick charging |
| Included Components | Headphones, 3.5mm audio cable, USB Type-C charging cable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult, Kid, Teen |
| Material | Recycled plastic, Metal |
| Specific Uses For Product | Entertainment |
| Charging Time | 50 Hours |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Calling |
| Compatible Devices | Bluetooth-enabled devices |
| Control Type | control |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable |
| Item Weight | 3.5 Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Unit Count | 1 count |
| Style | Headphone |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Battery Life | 35 Hour |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| UPC | 027242925397 |
| Manufacturer | SONY |
| Product Dimensions | 8.16 x 2.17 x 9.34 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| ASIN | B0BS1QCFHX |
| Item model number | WHCH720N/B |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
6,513 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #254 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #12 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 21, 2023 |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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