When it comes to wireless noise-canceling headphones, by default many people will think of the Sony brand, although at the present time, there are many brands on the market that equip this feature on their products, but Sony is the pioneering name and is currently leading this feature on wireless headphone products. Because it is a leading brand, Sony naturally prices its products in the high-end segment at a price that is not cheap, but that was the story before the launch of the Sony CH-720N, this is a headphone model that is not cheap. Sony’s mid-range cord is equipped with active noise cancellation but the price is very accessible, only nearly $120.
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Design
The packaging and accessories of the Sony CH-720N don’t have much to say, so let’s go straight to the design of this headset. The first feeling when I picked it up was that it was very light, because the material used is mostly recycled plastic and according to the company, the use of this material is aimed at environmental sustainability, this I always support. The wearing feeling is extremely comfortable due to the light weight of the headset, the clamping force is not too tight and the earpad is very soft. One unfortunate point is that the CH-720N only has physical buttons and is not equipped with touch sensors on the earcup like higher-end models.
Specifications and features
Regarding the parameters, I don’t want to say too much because with a battery life of 35 hours and Bluetooth 5.2 standard, I don’t have any complaints during use. Features are the most expensive thing on this bluetooth headset. Even though it’s only in the mid-range segment, the Sony CH-720N is updated with many trendy features today such as Fast Pair, multi-device connection, 360 reality audio. Dolby Atmos or Spatial Audio when connected to a Bravia TV, things that competitors like the JBL T600 BTNC or Marshall Major IV can only wish for. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the Sony CH-720N is also equipped with crosstalk and active stabilization, features that only appear in the company’s high-end segment. I have tried practical experience and found that these two features work extremely effectively. Although they cannot reach the superior level like the WH-1000Xm5, compared to their predecessor, I am willing to give the CH-720N a score of 7 on a 10-point scale.
Sony CH-720N can also connect to the Sony Headphone app so you can easily adjust other features on this application.
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Sound quality
The Sony CH-720N has a fairly balanced and harmonious sound quality, not too bass-oriented like the Extrabass line or too technical like the MDR Monitor line. Obviously, from the beginning, Sony wanted to target the CH-720N to users who like simplicity and balance, listening to a variety of genres. If you only listen to a certain genre such as electronic music (Trap, EDM, Electro) or Pop-ballad, you will find that the Sony CH-720N has a slightly lackluster sound quality, but if you are like me, listen without missing a beat. No matter the genre, this is the headset you are looking for.
Summary
Sony CH-720N is a quite interesting headphone model. Although the appearance is not eye-catching, this headphone has everything that a normal user wants, comfortable wearing feeling, integrating many features, Battery life is good and sound quality is suitable for listening to a variety of current music genres. The price of about $120 that Sony proposed for the CH-720N is very reasonable in my opinion. If you are a Sony Fan, this is the most accessible noise-canceling headphone from the Japanese audio company.