It goes without saying that the Sony WH-1000XM5 is one of the best wireless headphones that you can get right now. But there’s no denying that the ANC-enabled flagship of Sony is a little on the expensive side. Well, Sony heard your demands. It just released the Sony WH-CH720N, which is basically a budget version of the XM5.
Wondering how much of a budget-friendly option is it? Well, it managed to knock $250 off the WH-1000XM5. That is, the Sony WH-CH720N comes at just $150! Yes, it is that cheap! But is it any good though? If so, what is actually making it so great that it is currently being compared with the WH-1000XM5?
V1 Processor Is the Main Selling Point of the Sony WH-CH720N
The integrated V1 processor from Sony made a lot of noise when it came out. It is not only in the WH-1000XM5 but also in the WF-1000XM4 earbuds. Both of them are high-end options. Well, the same processor is inside the WH-CH720N. And it does not even have a high-end price tag!
But what does the Sony V1 processor do? Basically, it improves the noise-canceling performance. It analyzes the external noise around you and does its magic to offer you the most distraction-free listening. And the best part is that it does not even have a high power requirement.
So, does that mean that the Sony WH-CH720N will offer the same noise-canceling performance as the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM4? The WH-CH720N might not, but it will be at least close to the ANC performance of the $400 headphones or earbuds. Wondering why the performance will not be the same?
Well, the Sony WH-1000XM5 utilizes a total of eight microphones along with the V1 processor for ANC. The Sony WH-CH720N, on the other hand, has four microphones. That is the same number of microphones as the WH-1000XM4. So, you can expect the ANC performance of the WH-CH720N to be similar to that.
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Sony WH-CH720N Offers Superb Battery Life Too
Even though the Sony WH-CH720N is a budget-friendly offering, it cuts no corners on the battery department. You will get up to 35 hours of runtime with a full charge. That, too, with the ANC turned on! And the great part is that you don’t even need to worry too much when the battery is out of juice.
Thanks to the fast charging feature, the Sony WH-CH720N can offer an hour of playtime with just three minutes of charge.
What About the Sound Performance?
The Sony WH-CH720N comes with Sony’s DSEE technology. At its core, it is a sound enhancement tech that promises to improve the sound quality of digital files. It works for even highly-compressed audio files.
The WH-CH720N even comes with 30mm drivers. So, even if the ANC performance is not as good as the WH-1000XM5, you will not even feel it, as the pair of headphones will keep you drowned in your favorite music.
Other Features of the Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WH-CH720N benefits from multipoint connection capabilities. Thanks to that, you will be able to keep the headphones connected to multiple devices at the same time. And switching between them will even be a piece of cake.
Besides that, the WH-CH720N is well capable of handling the ambient sound of the wind. It comes with Wind Noise Reduction Structure, which will ensure that you can enjoy zero-compromise calls.
And let’s not forget that the build quality of the Sony WH-CH720N is top-notch. You will not even feel like you are wearing a pair of $150 headphones. The story will be the same for the comfort and overall outlook too.
