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@lively_harbor_87 · Owner-reported
Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Basically does everything somewhat better than I expected, other than the mic audio gets a little distorted with my loud "business call" voice. If I lost it I'd probably replace with the same model.
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Lightweight cans with good battery life.
At 7.3, its noise cancelling beats 13% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.
A 3.3 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 43 of the 238 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 6–12 months.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
5.2 appears on 16% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 197 of 238 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 9.5 |
| 25 | 8.8 |
| 32 | 8.1 |
| 40 | 7.6 |
| 50 | 7.2 |
| 63 | 6.9 |
| 80 | 6.8 |
| 100 | 7.1 |
| 125 | 7.2 |
| 160 | 6.2 |
| 200 | 4.9 |
| 250 | 3.7 |
| 315 | 3.1 |
| 400 | 0.3 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 630 | 1.6 |
| 800 | 1.7 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | -1.0 |
| 1600 | 0.5 |
| 2000 | 4.2 |
| 2500 | 5.7 |
| 3150 | 4.9 |
| 4000 | 6.8 |
| 5000 | 8.0 |
| 6300 | 10.0 |
| 8000 | 11.8 |
| 10000 | 8.2 |
| 12500 | -6.0 |
| 16000 | -8.9 |
| 20000 | -60.0 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.7 |
| 26 | 2.6 |
| 33 | 1.1 |
| 41 | 1.1 |
| 52 | 1.1 |
| 65 | 1.6 |
| 82 | -0.3 |
| 103 | -1.6 |
| 130 | -1.3 |
| 163 | 1.7 |
| 205 | 2.2 |
| 259 | 5.1 |
| 325 | 6.8 |
| 410 | 7.2 |
| 516 | 7.2 |
| 613 | 9.5 |
| 772 | 13.6 |
| 972 | 15.4 |
| 1220 | 17.9 |
| 1540 | 24.1 |
| 1940 | 21.8 |
| 2440 | 24.7 |
| 3070 | 20.4 |
| 3870 | 31.5 |
| 4870 | 31.7 |
| 6130 | 39.0 |
| 7720 | 32.1 |
| 9720 | 36.6 |
| 12200 | 23.7 |
| 15400 | 37.6 |
| 19400 | 22.4 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.1 |
| 26 | -7.8 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 5.6 |
| 52 | 12.7 |
| 65 | 19.7 |
| 82 | 25.6 |
| 103 | 19.8 |
| 130 | 20.2 |
| 163 | 20.9 |
| 205 | 24.0 |
| 259 | 18.0 |
| 325 | 14.3 |
| 410 | 12.2 |
| 516 | 12.3 |
| 613 | 14.5 |
| 772 | 15.1 |
| 972 | 21.4 |
| 1220 | 18.6 |
| 1540 | 21.7 |
| 1940 | 25.1 |
| 2440 | 25.8 |
| 3070 | 19.2 |
| 3870 | 27.2 |
| 4870 | 29.7 |
| 6130 | 36.8 |
| 7720 | 32.6 |
| 9720 | 29.2 |
| 12200 | 23.9 |
| 15400 | 37.5 |
| 19400 | 21.9 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
If you're looking for a decent set of noise canceling cans but don't want to shell out the top-tier headphones, consider the Sony WH-CH720N as a good in-between option. These balance app support, good battery life, and solid functionality. They feel a bit plasticky, but nothing to whine too much about.
✓Liked: Good clamp force, Battery life, Lightweight, Controls work well
✕Could be better: Plasticky, Somewhat wonky frequency response, Warms up
What a reader who owns the Sony WH-CH720N Noise reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againBasically does everything somewhat better than I expected, other than the mic audio gets a little distorted with my loud "business call" voice. If I lost it I'd probably replace with the same model.
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1 owner · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Comfort over long sessions — worse than expected
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Comfort over long sessions — as expected
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Comfort over long sessions — worse than expected
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1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Battery in real life — better than expected
