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Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX) vs Sony WH-CH700N

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Sony1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)SonyWH-CH700N
Overview
ReleasedMay 20262018
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYes–
Driver size30 mm40 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance48 ohms–
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD
ChipQN3 + V3–
DriversSoft edge and unidirectional carbon-composite dome; wired response 4 Hz to 40,000 Hz (IEC, powered on); Bluetooth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz, or 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz/990 kbps; sensitivity 103 dB/mW and impedance 48 Ω powered on40 mm dome drivers with neodymium magnets; wired response 7 Hz–20 kHz (JEITA), or 20 Hz–20 kHz powered on. Impedance 22 ohms powered on and 48 ohms off; sensitivity 97 dB/mW on and 98 dB/mW off at 1 kHz.
ChipHD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and Integrated Processor V3–
Noise cancelling detail12-microphone Multi-Noise Sensor system, Adaptive NC Optimizer with fit and air-pressure adjustment, Quick Attention and automatic Ambient Sound ModeDigital noise cancelling; hold the NC button for AI noise cancelling to analyse surroundings and choose between three modes.
Audio featuresDSEE Ultimate; 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Music, Cinema and Game; default Listening Mode button settings are Standard, Music and Cinema, customisable in Sony | Sound ConnectDSEE; app equaliser and VPT surround settings.
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 35 hours
Battery life detailUp to 32 hours with noise cancelling off; call time up to 16 hours with noise cancelling on or 20 hours off; Bluetooth and wired listening can continue while chargingBluetooth playback with aptX/aptX HD: up to 35 hours with noise cancelling, 40 without. SBC/AAC with DSEE enabled: 35/40 hours; with DSEE off: 40/45 hours. Powered wired playback with noise cancelling: up to 50 hours. Actual duration depends on settings and conditions.
Fast charging5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours; full charge approximately 3.5 hoursMicro-USB; approximately seven hours for a full charge; ten minutes gives about 60 minutes of music playback.
Design
Weight320 g240 g
Bluetooth6.04.1
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsTouch playback and volume controls, Listening Mode button, wearing detection, Speak-to-Chat, built-in voice commands and call control by head gestures; Gemini on compatible devicesPhysical power, volume, playback/call and NC buttons; phone voice assistant access. NC button can be reassigned to Google Assistant or Alexa with compatible firmware, app and phone; availability varies by region.
Microphones–Omnidirectional electret condenser microphone, 50 Hz–8 kHz.
Fit and ear tipsMetal headband and faux-leather earcups; broad cushioned headband and removable earpads; swivels flat but does not fold (What Hi-Fi?)Adjustable headband; inward-angled drivers; earcups swivel flat; approximately 240 g excluding cable.
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating publishedNot waterproof
Works withSony | Sound Connect; LE Audio with Auracast and Gaming Audio Profile, multipoint, Fast Pair and Swift Pair; approximately 10 m Bluetooth range; analogue playback needs power (What Hi-Fi?)NFC; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. Multipoint assigns music and calls to different devices; unavailable while using Google Assistant or Alexa. Up to eight paired devices. Wired listening works with power off and disables Bluetooth; calls use the connected phone's microphone.
ColoursPlatinum, BlackBlack, Grey and Blue; regional availability varies
In the boxCarrying case with magnetic closure, 1.2 m detachable headphone cable, warranty card and reference guide; no USB charging cable listedHeadphones, approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable and micro-USB charging cable.

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