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Sony WH CH710N Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:45 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Sony WH CH710N Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
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Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

▲Better than 87% of headphones
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
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Score components

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

7.2

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 82% of headphones
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 68,464 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 95% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sony WH CH710N

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

7.2

Calls & Controls

7.4
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 68,464 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
Sony WH CH710N has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
30 mm
Driver size
30 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 30 mm, smaller driver size than 77.4% of headphones and equal to 4.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
7 Hz
Lowest frequency
7 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 7 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 83.2% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
243 ms
Audio latency
243 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 243 ms, higher audio latency than 92.3% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
45 hours
Battery life
45 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 45 hours, higher battery life than 68.6% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
35 hours
Battery life with ANC
35 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.9% of headphones and equal to 4.6% of headphones.
Charging time
7 hours
Charging time
7 hours
This pair of headphones needs 7 hours to charge, higher charging time than 98% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, higher battery capacity than 86% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
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Brand name
Sony
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
223 g
Weight
223 g
This pair of headphones weighs 223 g, heavier than 52% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4
Clamp force
4
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4, lower clamp force than 51.2% of headphones and equal to 7.4% of headphones.
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Sony WH CH710N vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    7 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 14.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
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    Sony WH CH710N
    the average pair of headphones
    Sony WH CH710N has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.13 vs 8.000).
    9.13 vs 8
  • 70.4% more popular
    Sony WH CH710N is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 14.9% better value for money
    Sony WH CH710N has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.35 vs 7.3).
    8.35 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    7 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 72.4% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1000 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 15 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    45 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (45 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    45 hours vs 30 hours
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    35 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    35 hours vs 30 hours
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    7 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    7 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    30 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • 93 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    243 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (243 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    243 ms vs 150 ms
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    94 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    94 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    30 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    94 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    94 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    7 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (7 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    7 hours vs 2 hours
  • 93 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    243 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (243 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    243 ms vs 150 ms

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Based on 68,464 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Sony WH CH710N

  • Excellent battery life of up to 35-43 hours on a single charge
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long-term wear
  • Effective noise cancellation for low-frequency sounds like engines or fans
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with impressive wireless range
  • Convenient USB-C fast charging (60 minutes of play from a 10-minute charge)
  • Can be used in wired passive mode if the battery runs out

What we don't like about Sony WH CH710N

  • Build quality feels cheap with plastic prone to cracking and snapping
  • Sound quality is described as mediocre, muddy, or lacking in detail and bass
  • No support for the Sony Headphones Connect app or custom EQ settings
  • Does not include a carrying case or protective pouch
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) struggles with higher frequencies and voices
  • Microphone quality is inconsistent and often unsuitable for professional calls

Verdict

The Sony WH-CH710N is a lightweight (223g) over-ear wireless headset featuring 30mm dome drivers and Automatic Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancelling (AINC) with Dual Noise Sensor technology. It offers an impressive battery life of up to 35 hours on a single charge, supported by a quick-charge feature that provides 60 minutes of playback from a 10-minute USB-C charge. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC one-touch connectivity, a swivel-flat design for travel, and an adjustable metal slider for comfort. Main pros include its exceptionally long-lasting battery, high comfort for long listening sessions, and stable wireless performance with AAC and SBC codec support. However, notable cons include the lack of a companion app for EQ customization, a plastic build that can feel fragile, the absence of multipoint pairing, and noise cancellation that is less effective against high-frequency sounds compared to premium models.

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