$44.95
$148.00
Rankings
The ULT WEAR delivers bass-forward sound, solid ANC, and long battery life in an eco-friendly, foldable package, ideal for commuters and bass lovers but less suited for audiophile neutrality or workouts.
The white WH-CH720N mirrors its black counterpart, offering a lightweight, comfortable over-ear experience with solid ANC and long battery life, backed by Sony's app ecosystem. It lacks premium build materials and folding convenience, keeping it in the budget-mid segment.
The WH-1000XM6 delivers top-tier ANC, high-resolution audio, and rapid quick-charging in a comfortable over-ear package, though its treble may be harsh and battery life modest compared with earlier models.
The silver version of the Sony WH-1000XM4 mirrors the black model with identical premium ANC, LDAC support, and long battery life, offering a high-end listening experience in a stylish finish. It shares the same drawbacks such as missing aptX and occasional touch-control issues.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium offers industry-leading ANC, long battery life and high-resolution audio in a comfortable over-ear design, but sacrifices portability with a non-foldable chassis and lacks water resistance.
The Sony WI-C100 is a lightweight neckband-style Bluetooth headphone offering long battery life, IPX4 sweat resistance, and Sony's DSEE audio enhancement at an affordable price. While sound clarity is good and features like customizable EQ are available, the lack of ANC and the older neckband form factor may limit its appeal for some users.
The Sony WF-C510 offers solid sound, long battery life and useful features like multipoint connectivity and an app, all in a compact, lightweight design. It lacks wireless charging and feels plasticky, but its ANC and LDAC support make it a capable budget option.
The WH-CH520 offers impressive battery life and comfortable on-ear wear at a budget price, but lacks ANC and premium build quality. It includes useful app features and multipoint pairing, making it a solid value for casual listeners.
The Sony WHRF400R provides a long-range RF solution for TV and home-theater use with solid battery life and voice-enhancement, but lacks Bluetooth, ANC and portability, limiting its versatility.
The WH-RF400 offers long-range RF wireless audio for TVs with solid battery life and voice-enhancement, but it lacks Bluetooth and modern audio features.
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50 hoursbest | 35 hours | 20 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 22 hours | 25 hours | 20 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 144.6 grams | 100.1 grams | 1,315.6 grams | 254 grams | 255 grams | 254 grams | 250 grams | 4.5 gramsbest | 20 grams | 275 grams |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10.5 mAhbest | — | — | |
10 meters | 10 meters | 45.72 metersbest | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | 45.72 metersbest | |
30 mm | 30 mm | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 30 mm | 30 mm | 6.5 mm | 9 mm | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 minutesbest | 3 minutesbest | — | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 3 minutesbest | 3 minutesbest | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | — |
20 kHz | 20 kHz | 22 kHz | 40 kHzbest | 20 kHz | 40 kHzbest | 40 kHzbest | 20 kHz | 20 kHz | 22 kHz | |
— | 325 ohmsbest | 32 ohms | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | 48 ohms | 16 ohms | — | 32 ohms |
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Connectivity(3) | ||||||||||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | — | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | — |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 10 meters | 10 meters | 45.72 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | 45.72 meters |
Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant | — | true | Alexa, Google Assistant | — | true | true | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
Battery & Power(3) | ||||||||||
Battery Life (hours) | 50 hours | 35 hours | 20 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 22 hours | 25 hours | 20 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 3 minutes | 3 minutes | — | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 3 minutes | 3 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | — |
Charging Port Type | USB-C | USB-C | — | USB-C | USB-C | USB Type-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | Dock |
Audio(7) | ||||||||||
Driver Size (mm) | 30 mm | 30 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 6.5 mm | 9 mm | 40 mm |
Frequency Response (High) (kHz) | 20 kHz | 20 kHz | 22 kHz | 40 kHz | 20 kHz | 40 kHz | 40 kHz | 20 kHz | 20 kHz | 22 kHz |
Impedance (ohms) | — | 325 ohms | 32 ohms | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | 48 ohms | 16 ohms | — | 32 ohms |
Sensitivity (dB) | — | 108 dB | 100 dB | 105 dB | 110 dB | 103 dB | 102 dB | 98 dB | — | — |
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | false |
Noise Cancellation Type | — | Active | — | Active | Dual | Active | — | Active | — | — |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC/AAC/LDAC | — | — |
Build & Design(3) | ||||||||||
Weight (grams) | 144.6 grams | 100.1 grams | 1315.6 grams | 254 grams | 255 grams | 254 grams | 250 grams | 4.5 grams | 20 grams | 275 grams |
Foldable | false | false | false | true | true | true | false | — | — | false |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 12 months | 3 months | 12 months | — | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | — |
Software(1) | ||||||||||
App Support | Sony Headphones Connect | Sony Headphones Connect | — | true | — | Sony Headphones Connect | — | true | Sony Headphones Connect, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the WH-CH520 for its outstanding battery life, comfortable fit and balanced audio, rating it highly for value. However, they note the cheap plastic feel, lack of ANC and absence of a case as downsides.
Everyday users appreciate the long battery life, lightweight comfort and easy Bluetooth pairing, often highlighting the good sound for the price. Common complaints revolve around discomfort with glasses, the missing ANC and case, and a microphone that struggles in noisy settings.
“Great battery life and sound for $60!”
“Extremely comfortable for all-day wear, even with glasses.”
“Battery lasts forever-charged once a week with daily 3-4 h use.”
Select WH-CH520 for budget-friendly, long-lasting use; select CH720N when ANC and water resistance are needed.
Choose the XM5 for superior low-freq ANC and calls; stick with the XM4 for LDAC and a more compact package.
WH-CH720N adds ANC and Bluetooth; WHRF400R is ideal for TV-centric, long-range, zero-latency listening
Professional reviewers praise the WH-CH720N for its impressive battery life, solid ANC, and robust connectivity, noting it as a strong value for budget buyers. They criticize its plasticky build, lack of auto-pause, and a bloated companion app.
Users love the headphone's long battery life, comfortable fit, and clear sound, especially for commuting and study sessions. Complaints include pairing hiccups, the missing carrying case, plastic creaking, and heat buildup after extended wear.
Professionals note reliable range and battery life, but criticize the absence of Bluetooth and surround-sound capabilities.
Users appreciate easy setup and long battery life, yet report intermittent dropouts, short product lifespan, and a tight fit.
Professional reviewers universally rank the WH-1000XM4 among the best noise-cancelling headphones, highlighting its superior ANC, long battery life, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and comfortable design, while noting the missing aptX codec and plastic build.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the WH-1000XM4 for its powerful ANC, impressive battery endurance, and convenient Speak-to-Chat, while common complaints include call quality in windy settings, cheap-feel plastic build, and overly sensitive touch controls.
Reviewers praise the strong bass and ANC, but note the lack of sonic neutrality and overly sensitive controls.
Users love the ULT button's bass boost and comfortable fit, while complaining about accidental control presses and the absence of sweat resistance.
Professional reviewers praise the unrivaled ANC, deep bass and flexible EQ, while noting sibilant treble and a narrower soundstage.
Everyday users love the superior noise cancellation, punchy bass and quick-charge, but mention a break-in period for comfort and occasional treble harshness.
Professional reviewers praise the WH-1000XM5 for unmatched ANC performance, refined sound and robust feature set, while noting the loss of a foldable design and premium feel compared to earlier models.
Everyday users love the magical noise cancellation, rich sound and quick-charge convenience, though they complain about the lack of portability, sensitive touch controls and no sweat resistance.
Professional reviewers praise the WF-C510 for its balanced sound, app-driven EQ, and multipoint Bluetooth, but note its lack of high-resolution codecs and premium build.
Users love the comfortable fit, balanced sound, and easy button controls, while complaining about the plastic construction, average battery life, and missing wireless charging.
Professional reviewers highlight the WI-C100/B as a value-driven offering that brings Sony's audio tuning, DSEE, and immersive audio support to a budget neckband. They commend its long battery life, comfortable ergonomic design, and IPX4 durability, while noting the outdated neckband form factor and lack of ANC as drawbacks for certain users.
Everyday users generally appreciate the clear sound, impressive battery endurance, quick-charge convenience, and comfortable fit, especially for commuting and workouts. Recurring complaints focus on the flat control layout, the neckband cable swinging or sliding, occasional charging failures, and a desire for stronger bass.
Professional reviewers commend the WHRF400R for its long RF range, extended battery life and straightforward analog plug-and-play, while noting the lack of Bluetooth, digital inputs and ANC as trade-offs.
Users appreciate the clear dialogue, comfort and zero-latency listening, though they report occasional static, ear-pad wear and frustration with the non-foldable design.
