Bose QuietComfort White Smoke
Score: 88/100
Sony WH-CH720N Black
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Sony WH-CH720N provides a compelling mix of long battery life, lightweight comfort, and active noise cancellation at a mid-tier price, though its plastic construction and lack of folding design limit portability. It shines for commuters and remote workers who value ANC and Android-centric features.
The Bose QuietComfort 884367-0200 in White Smoke offers hybrid ANC, a comfortable over-ear fit and up to 24 h of playback. Its foldable design, multipoint connectivity and Bose Music app make it a practical choice for travelers and multi-device users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hours | 35 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 238 grams | 99 gramsbest |
9.1 meters | 10 metersbest | |
— | 30 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutes | 3 minutesbest |
— | 20 kHzbest | |
— | 325 ohmsbest | |
— | 108 dBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 9.1 meters | 10 meters |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 35 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 15 minutes | 3 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Hybrid | Dual |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (grams) | 238 grams | 99 grams |
Foldable | true | false |
Software(1) | ||
App Support | Bose Music app | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort 884367-0200 for its legendary hybrid ANC, plush earcups, and 24-hour battery life, noting its balanced sound signature and user-friendly app. They point out the lack of water resistance, wireless charging and high-resolution codec support.
Users consistently commend the headphones' exceptional noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and value, especially for travel. Common complaints include the lack of water resistance, the need for an app to adjust EQ, and the microphone's performance in windy conditions.
“Best friend for flying”
“Amazing headphones”
“Feels cheap”
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, while noting the plastic build, uneven sound tuning, and occasional Bluetooth pairing quirks.
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.
