Sony WH-CH510 vs Sony WH-CH730N

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WH-CH510 compared with WH-CH730N
SonyWH-CH510SonyWH-CH730N
Overview
Released2019September 2026
Sound
TypeOn-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency modeNoYes
Driver size30 mm30 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance–25 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and LC3
Lossless over USB-CNoNo
Drivers30 mm closed dynamic drivers with ferrite magnets; Bluetooth response 20 Hz–20 kHz at 44.1 kHz samplingDynamic driver; wired response 6 Hz to 20,000 Hz (JEITA), Bluetooth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz sampling; 100 Ω powered on, 25 Ω powered off; sensitivity 108 dB/mW powered on, 100 dB/mW powered off
Noise cancelling detail–Dual Noise Sensor technology; Ambient Sound Mode and noise-cancelling switch
Audio features–DSEE upscaling and customisable audio settings in Sony's app
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 35 hoursUp to 50 hours
Battery life detailUp to 35 hours of music with AAC or 32 hours with SBC; 30 hours of calls and 200 hours of standby; built-in 3.7 V lithium-ion batteryUp to 75 hours with noise cancelling off; call time up to 35 hours with noise cancelling on or 40 hours off
Fast chargingAbout 4.5 hours for a full USB-C charge; 10 minutes provides about 90 minutes of playback; cannot operate while charging3 minutes gives up to 1 hour of playback; full charge approximately 3 hours
Design
Weight132 g (better)207 g
Bluetooth5.06.0
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableNoYes
ControlsThree right-earcup buttons for volume, music playback, calls and power/pairing; phone voice assistant supportPhysical buttons for playback, volume, power and noise-cancelling/ambient selection (Techtesters)
MicrophonesOmnidirectional electret condenser microphone, 50 Hz–8 kHz; Sidetone lets callers hear their own voice during callsPrecise Voice Pickup combines beamforming microphones, optimised placement and AI noise reduction
Fit and ear tipsAdjustable headband and on-ear pads; earcups swivel flat but headband does not fold; 132 g excluding cableFolding over-ear headband
Water resistance detailNot waterproofNo water resistance rating published
Works withBluetooth Class 2, approximately 10 m range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. Stores eight paired devices. Multipoint assigns music to one device and calls to another, rather than two simultaneous music sources. USB-C is for charging; TechRadar reports no USB audio.LE Audio, multipoint, Fast Pair and Swift Pair; Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP; Sony's current specifications list LC3 and LE Audio, although SoundGuys' launch review suggests LE Audio may need a later firmware update; USB-C is charging-only (Techtesters)
ColoursBlack, White and Blue; regional availability variesBlack, White, Pink, Beige, Blue
In the boxHeadphones, approximately 20 cm USB-A to USB-C cable and guides; no carrying case1.2 m detachable headphone cable with gold-plated L-shaped plug, warranty card and reference guide; no carrying case or USB charging cable listed

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