Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 4 - 40000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 30 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
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
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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