Sony WH-CH720N

Balanced output ; Detailed audio customisation ; Lightweight offering

Below-par noise cancellation

Lightweight, comfortable design ; Affordable price ; Solid noise-cancelling ; Fun, punchy audio ; Long battery life

Average call quality ; No carry case

A good value, all-round performance from the Sony WH-CH720 noise-cancelling over-ears, with their comfortable design, good feature list and lively, punchy audio all delivered at an affordable price

Forceful, robust sound presentation ; Decent ANC for the price ; Solid build quality

A little over-enthusiastic in the bass ; No case or foldability

Sony has done it again. With their pleasing build quality and punchy sound, the WH-CH720N justify their place in the market with consummate ease

Great sound balance ; Lots of detail in audio ; Effective noise cancellation ; Full of useful features

Sound feels constrained ; Noise cancellation leaks in low sounds ; Plastic feels a little cheap

The Sony WH-CH720N pack in a lot of audio finesse and smart features for the price. Unlike Sony's mid-range earbuds, they're not stealing flagship-like performance from the gods – there are clear limitations compared to step-up models – but they're a...

Good sound quality ; Great price ; Powerful noise cancellation

Annoyingly short charge cable ; Long charge time ; Design is just okay

If you want a good looking, good sounding pair of over-ear headphones that won't break the bank, the Sony WH-CH720N's are for you. Features built into the accompanying app feel far more premium than you'd expect for sub-£100 headphones, too.

Great sound quality ; Very decent ANC ; Really comfortable

Cheap materials

This is a really solid pair of headphones for the price - they're super lightweight, and some might find them a little flimsy, but the sound you get is really impressive.

Pros: ; – Energetic sound output ; – Excellent ANC for the segment ; – Neat design, sturdy build ; – Lightweight and comfortable on the ears ; – Good call quality, multi-point support ; – Good battery backup ; – Handy companion app

– No aptX or LDAC codec support ; – Sounds inferior with ANC switched off ; – Feels plasticky, no ingress protection ; – Lacks fast charging, wear detection

Lightweight, comfortable fit ; Clean sound, spacious soundstage ; app and features ; Decent ANC for the price ; Excellent battery life

No advanced Bluetooth codec support ; Sound is dull at low volumes

Over-ear Bluetooth headphones may have been the default choice for buyers a few years ago, but it's now a relatively niche segment. While buyers will find plenty of options to choose from in the true wireless form factor, some might prefer the over-ear...

pros ; Fantastic Active Noise Cancellation for the price ; Well-built with a comfortable fit ; Good sound

Plastic body ; Only SBC and AAC codecs are supported ; Slow charging

If you’re looking for a pair of noise-cancelling cans that perform well without breaking the bank, the Sony WH-CH720N is an obvious choice. With the WH-CH720N, Sony has democratised near flagship-level ANC experience. We have no doubt that these...