The bottom line The Sony WH-CH720N are the mainstream ANC over-ear that borrows the dual-sensor processor from the WH-1000XM5 and ships it at a third of the flagship price. Dual mic ANC blocks a clear majority of low-frequency cabin and HVAC noise, the 35-hour battery with ANC engaged handles a long-haul flight plus a few commutes, the 192-gram chassis is the lightest in this round-up, and the Sony Headphones Connect app gives proper EQ and DSEE upscaling. The trade is plastic build with no folding hinge, average call quality, and an ANC ceiling that the XM5 still clearly exceeds.
Value
At $149 the Sony WH-CH720N is the right Electronics in 2026.
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Should you buy the Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones?
The Sony WH-CH720N are the mainstream ANC over-ear that borrows the dual-sensor processor from the WH-1000XM5 and ships it at a third of the flagship price. Dual mic ANC blocks a clear majority of low-frequency cabin and HVAC noise, the 35-hour battery with ANC engaged handles a long-haul flight plus a few commutes, the 192-gram chassis is the lightest in this round-up, and the Sony Headphones Connect app gives proper EQ and DSEE upscaling. The trade is plastic build with no folding hinge, average call quality, and an ANC ceiling that the XM5 still clearly exceeds.
Yes for most buyers. They sit in the sweet spot between budget ANC and the $329 XM5 flagship.
📅 Update log
May 14, 2026Refreshed after 11 months and re-priced comparison set.
Jun 12, 2025Initial review published.
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Tom Reeves
Senior Electronics & TV Editor
Tom Reeves has reviewed consumer electronics for over a decade, with a focus on televisions, monitors, laptops, and smart home devices. He worked as a professional display calibrator before moving into editorial, and he brings that hands-on technical background to every TV and monitor review. At TheTestedHub, Tom covers display calibration, computer monitors, laptops and 2-in-1s, smart home platforms, home theater setups, and HDR performance.
