Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 458BT and Sony WH-CH720N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 238 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Sennheiser HD 458BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Controls - Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 3.5 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 458BT Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Carrying case USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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