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Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX) vs Sony WH-CH710N

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Sony1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)SonyWH-CH710N
Overview
ReleasedMay 20262020
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size30 mm30 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance48 ohms–
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3SBC and AAC
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 on30 mm dome drivers; wired response 7 Hz–20 kHz (JEITA), or 20 Hz–20 kHz powered on. Impedance 72 ohms powered on and 33 ohms off; sensitivity 94 dB/mW on and 100 dB/mW off (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 ModeFeedforward and feedback microphones; automatic noise-cancelling mode selection; Ambient Sound Mode
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 Connect–
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: 35 hours with noise cancelling, 40 with Ambient Sound Mode, 45 with both off (AAC or SBC). Powered wired playback: 50 hours with noise cancelling, 60 otherwise.
Fast charging5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours; full charge approximately 3.5 hoursAbout 7 hours for a full USB-C charge; 10 minutes gives about 60 minutes of playback; requires a USB adaptor providing at least 0.5 A
Design
Weight320 g223 g
Bluetooth6.05.0
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 devicesPower/pairing button; right-side volume and multifunction playback/call buttons; NC/AMB button; hold multifunction button for phone voice assistant
Microphones–Built-in call and noise-sensing 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 with metal slider; oval ear pads; earcups swivel flat, but the headband does not fold; 223 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 to one device and calls to another. Wired listening disables Bluetooth and uses the phone's microphone for calls.
ColoursPlatinum, BlackBlack, White 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, 1.2 m headphone cable and approximately 20 cm USB-A to USB-C cable

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