Bose QuietComfort 25
Score: 92/100
Sony WH-CH720N Black
Score: 96/100Rankings
The Sony WH-CH720N offers a lightweight, comfortable over-ear experience with strong ANC, long battery life, and a feature-rich app. While its build feels plastic and it lacks a folding mechanism, it delivers solid sound and connectivity for budget-conscious users.
The Bose QuietComfort 25 delivers classic over-ear ANC performance with a lightweight, comfortable build and up to 35 hours of playback via a replaceable AAA battery. Its wired-only nature and dated connectors limit its appeal for users seeking modern wireless features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 hoursbest | 35 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 194 g | 99 gbest |
— | 30 mmbest | |
— | 40 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 325 Ωbest |
— | 108 dB SPLbest | |
— | 10 mbest |
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Audio(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Active Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) | Dual Noise Sensor |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 194 g | 99 g |
Foldable Design | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the QC25 for its class-leading ANC, comfortable lightweight construction, and long battery life that can be replaced with any AAA cell. Sound quality is highlighted as balanced and detailed, and the ability to function without power is seen as a practical advantage. Criticisms focus on the lack of wireless connectivity, limited Android remote support, and the absence of an ANC power switch, which make the model feel dated compared to newer Bluetooth offerings.
Everyday users consistently commend the QC25's noise cancellation, comfort and clear sound, often noting that the headphones still perform well years after purchase. Common complaints revolve around the wired-only design, fragile 2.5 mm cable connector, limited Android remote functionality, ear-pad wear and the missing ANC on/off switch that can drain the battery.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used - blocks out airplane noise completely.”
“No Bluetooth is a dealbreaker in 2026.”
“Amazing headphones”
Professional reviewers commend the WH-CH720N for delivering flagship-like features-long battery life, solid ANC, lightweight comfort, and a feature-rich app-at a more affordable price point. However, they note the plastic build, uneven sound tuning, and occasional Bluetooth pairing quirks, and they point out that the ANC doesn't match Sony's top-tier models.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the headphones for their impressive battery endurance, comfort, and clear call quality, while repeatedly mentioning the cheap feel of the plastic housing and heat buildup in the ear cups. The lack of a folding design or travel case also surfaces as a common complaint.
