Beats Solo 4 vs Sony WH-CH720N: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

Beats Solo 4 price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Sony WH-CH720N price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Most people: get the Sony WH-CH720N, because it is the better fit for more of what people buy these for.

Get the Sony WH-CH720N for phone calls.

Get the Beats Solo 4 to save $39.

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Beats Solo 4 vs Sony WH-CH720N

Beats Solo 4
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Beats Solo 4

$139.99 at Best Buy
Sony WH-CH720N
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Sony WH-CH720N

$178.99 at Target
  1. Beats Solo 4: Up to 50 hrs; a 10-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 5 hrsBatterySony WH-CH720N: Up to 35 hours with noise canceling on; up to 50 hours with it off
  2. Beats Solo 4: Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1); wired audio over USB-C or 3.5 mmConnectivitySony WH-CH720N: Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint (2 devices); SBC and AAC; 3.5 mm headphone cable included
  3. Beats Solo 4: Indicator light on the right earcupStatus lightSony WH-CH720N: Indicator on the headset (flashes orange when the battery is low)
  4. Beats Solo 4: The 'b' button for music, calls and your voice assistant; press above or below it for volumeControlsSony WH-CH720N: Physical buttons, including an NC/AMB button
  5. Beats Solo 4: $139.99Price today$39 apartSony WH-CH720N: $178.99
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  • The Beats Solo 4 Guide names it for battery life.Battery life: One charge lasted 63 hours with Spatial Audio on, and the 3.5 mm cable keeps music playing with no battery at all. Source linkedSource
  • The Sony WH-CH720N Guide names it for calls.Calls: Wind noise reduction built around the microphones keeps calls clear outdoors. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name travel and music.

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