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Sony WH-CH720N
Neurodivergent Productivity
Our verdict
The lightest over-ear headphones here, and weight is the specification that decides whether you are still wearing them at five in the afternoon.
In stock · Last verified: 2026-08-28
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Best for
- Wearing headphones for most of a working day
- People who find heavy over-ears uncomfortable
- A middle option between budget and premium
Not ideal for
- Anyone wanting the strongest possible cancelling
- Buyers who want a premium feel
Pros
- Around 192 g, unusually light for the category
- Roughly 35 hours of battery
- 16,500+ ratings at 4.3 stars
- Good microphone for calls
Cons
- Plastic build feels less solid than the price suggests
- Cancelling is not at Bose level
- Does not fold as compactly as some rivals
Key specifications
| Weight | 192 g |
|---|---|
| Battery | 35 hours |
| Noise cancelling | Active, mid tier |
| Rating | 4.3 stars |
| Typical price | 95.95 USD |
Alternatives
Soundcore by Anker · Soundcore Q20i
The cheapest headphones here with real active noise cancelling.
Comparison →Bose · Bose QuietComfort Headphones
The strongest noise cancelling here, at three times the price.
Comparison →View full analysis
Why we recommend it
Comfort over hours is not the same as comfort in a shop, and weight is the honest predictor of it. At around 192 grams the CH720N are noticeably lighter than most over-ears with cancelling, and the difference shows up late in the day rather than in the first ten minutes. The noise cancelling is a step above the budget tier and a step below the Bose, the sound is Sony's usual competent tuning, and the battery runs around 35 hours. Sixteen thousand ratings at 4.3 stars. The plastic build attracts criticism and the headband adjustment feels cheap. That is what you are trading for the weight.
Buying advice
If you have tried over-ear headphones before and given up because your head ached by the afternoon, weight is the variable to change and this is the lightest here. If you have never had that problem, the Soundcore does most of the same job for half the money.
Frequently asked questions
- How much lighter is it really?
- Around 192 g against 250 g or more for most competitors. Over eight hours that is a noticeable difference.
- Is the cancelling as good as Bose?
- No. It is clearly better than budget models and clearly behind the QuietComfort.
- Can I use them for calls?
- Yes, the microphone is one of the better parts of the package.