The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Noise-Cancelling Headphones, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Renewed) Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Renewed) #1 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Headphones Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Headphones #25 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#25
Noise Cancelling
Class-leading noise cancellation
Good ANC for the price
Sound
Premium audio, balanced tuning
Balanced, consumer-tuned
Battery
30 hours with ANC on
35 hours with ANC
Comfort
Comfortable, some heat on long sessions
Lightweight, moderate clamp
Call Quality
Good microphone, some wind noise
Solid mic performance
Build Durability
Solid build, foldable hinges proven reliable
Reliable Sony build, plastic design
Value
$199.99 refurbished (50% off retail)
Strong value at $149
Verdict
Best value in flagship ANC headphones
Best-value Sony ANC headphone

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