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Sony

Sony WH-CH700N

Name: Sony WH-CH700N
Brand: Sony
SKU: B079GPFLT1
Price: 93.49 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC

3.5/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Charging Method

Micro USB

Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Micro usb appears on 10% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version

4.1

5.326%520%5.218%4.13%

4.1 appears on 3% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%

Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Weight

241 gBelow average

241 g

132 g420 g

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.

Battery

Charging Method: Micro USB
Battery Life Anc On: 35 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 4.1
Connection Type: Bluetooth wireless
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-HD
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 241 g
Color Options: Black, blue, grey
Foldable: Yes
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, PU leather

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Voice Assistant Support: Siri and Google Assistant

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Noise Cancellation Type: Active

Microphone

Microphone: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Passive noise isolation

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzReviewed May 2021

Isolation3.5

Battery life9.8

Comfort & fit7.5

Connectivity8.5

Design7.7

Portability7.6

The verdict

The Sony WH-CH700N is a lightweight, portable option for those seeking noise-canceling headphones on a budget without the expense of flagship models. With exceptional battery life and useful voice assistant integration, these headphones work well for everyday use and telecommuting. However, the limited noise canceling performance and shallow ear cup padding may disappoint those expecting premium ANC or all-day comfort.

✓What we like

✓Excellent battery life with 43 hours, 34 minutes of playback time with noise canceling enabled

✓Lightweight and portable design with rotating ear cups, making it an ideal travel companion

✓Google Assistant and Siri integration with reconfigurable noise canceling button for hands-free commands

✓Supports multiple high-quality Bluetooth codecs including AAC and aptX HD

✓Fine microphone for telecommuting and calls

✓Consistent Bluetooth 4.1 connection strength

✕What could be better

✕Shallow ear cup padding causes driver grill to rub the outer ear, causing irritation, especially for glasses wearers

✕Noise canceling performance is limited and only reduces low-frequency sounds by about 30%, making it ineffective against engine rumble and AC hum

✕Outdated design

✕MicroUSB charging instead of USB-C