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Sony WH-CH700N
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Sony · WH headphones

WH-CH700N

Released 2018

Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones with 40 mm drivers, NFC pairing, aptX HD support and passive listening through a detachable headphone cable.

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
35 h
With case
–
Best codec
aptX HD
Weight
240 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews praise long battery life and find noise cancelling limited. What Hi-Fi enjoys the punchy, musical sound and considers the headphones comfortable and sturdy. SoundGuys finds bass understated, praises clear vocals and treble, and warns that shallow cushions can rub against the ears, particularly with glasses. It also questions durability.

From whathifi.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Driver size
40 mm
Back
Closed
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD
Drivers
40 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.
Noise cancelling detail
Digital noise cancelling; hold the NC button for AI noise cancelling to analyse surroundings and choose between three modes.
Audio features
DSEE; app equaliser and VPT surround settings.

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 35 hours
Battery life detail
Bluetooth 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 charging
Micro-USB; approximately seven hours for a full charge; ten minutes gives about 60 minutes of music playback.

Design

Weight
240 g
Bluetooth
4.1
Two devices at once
Yes
Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Physical 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 tips
Adjustable headband; inward-angled drivers; earcups swivel flat; approximately 240 g excluding cable.
Water resistance detail
Not waterproof
Works with
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.
Colours
Black, Grey and Blue; regional availability varies
In the box
Headphones, approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable and micro-USB charging cable.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth codecs
  • Up to 35 hours of Bluetooth playback with noise cancelling
  • App equaliser and supplied cable for passive listening

Cons

  • Micro-USB charging takes about seven hours for a full charge
  • No water resistance
  • Multipoint separates music and calls rather than switching two music sources

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
SonyWH-1000XM3
Over-earYes30 h–LDAC255 gSept 2018
BeatsStudio3 Wireless
Over-earYes22 h–AAC–Oct 2017
SonyWH-1000XM2
Over-earYes30 h–LDAC275 gSept 2017

Sources

  1. sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH700N/spec.html
  2. sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH700N
  3. sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH700N/feature_1.html
  4. helpguide.sony.net/mdr/whch700n/v1/en/print.pdf
  5. sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/201802/18-0220
  6. sony.mediaroom.com/2018-01-08-Sony-Unveils-New-Products-and-Paves-Way-for-Futur…

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