The folding earcups are the change a CH720N owner can appreciate before playing a song. They take up less room in a day bag. The other practical attraction is the ability to leave cancellation on through several days of commuting without making charging part of the daily routine.
In depth
Sony WH-CH730N review
Published
Best forTravelers who want folding over-ears with a long stretch between charges.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Supported
- Weight
- Approx. 207 g
- Battery life
- Up to 50 h (ANC on)
- Connections
- 3.5 mmBluetooth 6.0 multipoint
Pros
- Light folding frame packs down for travel.
- The included analog cable works with a seatback jack.
Cons
- No automatic pause when you take them off.
- Some traffic sound still gets through with ANC enabled.
Sound & Noise Cancellation
- Dual Noise Sensor
- Adjustable EQ
TechRadar found traffic less intrusive with cancellation enabled, though some outside sound remained. Its reviewer preferred adjusting the sound from its factory tuning. If bass draws your attention away from a singer, try the equalizer with a familiar track before turning the whole headphone up. 1
Design & Controls
- 207 g
- Foldable earcups
At about 207 g, the Sony is practical to carry alongside a laptop. The hinges fold for storage, a useful change from the CH720N. Taking the headphones off mid-podcast still calls for a tap of the pause control because there’s no wear detection. 1
Connectivity & Battery
- Two-device multipoint
- 3.5 mm
- USB charging
Leave a phone and computer paired and use the supplied cable for a device without Bluetooth. Sony quotes up to 50 hours of music with cancellation on and 75 with it off. Those listening limits are separate from talk time, so a week of calls can produce a different charging schedule.
Alternatives
A CH720N owner who keeps the headphones at one desk has little to gain from the folding frame. For a frequent traveler, compare the size they occupy in your bag. If most of your listening is on a particularly loud commute, weigh cancellation performance more heavily than the headline playback time.
Verdict
The CH730N is an easy fit for mixed work and travel, particularly if you switch between a phone, laptop and occasional wired source. Its appeal is the combination of a compact packed shape and a long ANC rating.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- TechRadarSony WH-CH730N review (opens in a new tab)https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-wh-ch730n-review
Listening with the default tuning and adjustment, noise cancellation in traffic, absence of wear detection.