Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-CH720N
The Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on case in the box and bluetooth. The Sony WH-CH720N leads on battery, noise cancelling on and weight. They are level on holds two devices at once, listens wired and driver. At list price the Sony WH-CH720N is $280 cheaper.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$459.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-1000XM6/B
Leads on 2 of 7 specs
Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-CH720N/B
Leads on 2 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WH-1000XM6 if
Case in the box and bluetooth matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Sony WH-CH720N if
Battery, noise cancelling on and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sony WH-CH720N | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $459.99 | $179.99 | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 35 hr | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Weight | 254 g | 192 g | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | No | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Driver | 30 mm | 30 mm | Level |
As a Sony WH-1000XM6 alternative
The Sony house budget pair, and the closest thing here to a like-for-like: 35 hours of noise cancelling against 30, 62 g lighter, the same 30 mm driver and the same multipoint. You give up the carrying case and a Bluetooth revision, for $280 less.
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