Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and Sony WH-XB700. 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 WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 240 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Blue
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 WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
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, aptX HD SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH700N.
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB700
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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