Sony WH-CH720N Review: Best Headphones Under Rs 10,000?

In an effort to attract budget consumers in India, Japanese tech giant Sony recently introduced the country’s lightest wireless noise canceling headset WH-CH720N for under Rs 10,000. The lightweight over-ear headphones include Dual Noise Sensor technology and an Integrated Processor V1 chip for excellent noise reduction and offer up to 50 hours of battery life.

Sony WH-CH720N price and color options

Priced at Rs 9,990, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are available in three color options – Black, Blue and White. I used the white one for almost a week and here’s what to say about these Sony’s most affordable headphones.

Sony WH-CH720N Design

In terms of design and looks, this device is neat and clean and definitely offers a premium budget class. The WH-CH720N has a comfortable design and weighs only 192g, making it Sony’s lightest wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The packaging is also environmentally friendly, which is a plus.

For the most important part – the comfort factor – the headphones have a stylish matte soft design and artificial leather ear cushions that provide a comfortable fit for long-term use. The top of the headband has a soft head pillow that is very comfortable. The only thing I missed here is – it lacks ear sensors that automatically pause and resume music when taken off and put back on.

However, the physical buttons are perfectly placed around the headphones, making it easy to take calls, adjust the volume, play and pause songs. The left ear cushion of the Sony headphones has a USB-C port, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a power button. The right ear cushion has physical buttons for volume control, pause mode, and a mode to switch between noise canceling and ambient sound. I used it for a long time and did not feel any discomfort. Overall, Sony’s affordable headbands hit almost all the right spots.

Sony WH-CH720N connections

When I used the Sony WH-1000XM5 recently, one thing that impressed me is: this time you get easy connectivity to the Sony WH-CH720N, which I never felt with the Sony WH-1000XM5, especially when I connect to my laptop . The latest headbands are easy to combine. When Bluetooth is on, you can pair your Sony WH-CH720N with no hassle. To access advanced settings and multipoint connection, I used the Sony Headphone Connect app on my iPhone 14 and the pairing process went smoothly. The headphones work smoothly with the Sony Headphone Connect app. Also, from receiving phone calls to listening to songs, the overall experience with the product was satisfactory.

Sony WH-CH720N specifications

The Sony WH-CH720N headphones have a Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) for high-quality sound reproduction and a multi-point connection for easy device attachment. The headphones include Dual Noise Sensor technology and Sony’s integrated processor V1 chip, which provide active noise cancellation. can enjoy more music and less background noise.

The integrated processor V1 helps remove external sound with a low processing delay, making noise reduction more effective than ever. The adjustable Ambient Sound mode and the Adaptive Sound control feature tailor the sound to suit the environment.

The WH-CH720N’s integrated processor V1 also produces an authentic listening experience by reproducing the details of your music with as little distortion as possible. The sound tuning is deliberately designed to be balanced from low to high frequencies with natural and clear vocals.

The Sony WH-CH720N headset microphones feature Precise Voice Pickup technology, which is intelligently placed to pick up your voice more clearly and accurately. In addition, the newly developed wind noise reduction structure around the microphones reduces background noise for you, keeping conversations and music clear and uninterrupted.

Sony WH-CH720N performance

As mentioned above, I used it for almost a week and my experience with Sony’s budget headphones was great. The sound quality was clear, sharp and soothing, especially when listening to soft songs. I listen to Hanuman Chalisa and Mahishasura Mardini – Durga Devi Stotram several times a day and trust me, the Sony WH-CH720N did not disappoint in the sound department. But one thing that was disappointing was that the party music tracks lacked volume. However, the call quality is excellent. During the call, my friend on the other end could hear me loud and clear. I could hear the people on the other end clearly.

In terms of battery, the WH-CH720N offers superior battery life compared to previous models, allowing listeners to be more immersed in their music for longer. Its battery life is up to 35 hours with noise cancellation and 50 hours without noise cancellation with quick charging. Once fully charged, the headphones lasted over a day with ANC on. However, the loading time is slow.

Sony WH-CH720N verdict

The Sony WH-CH720N is a good option for those looking for affordable noise canceling headphones. Priced at Rs 9,990, it offers a comfortable design, good sound quality and impressive noise canceling capabilities. The lack of ear sensors and slow charging time are the only downsides, but they’re not deal breakers. With the WH-CH720N, Sony is all set to conquer the Indian audio market segment in the budget segment.

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