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.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sony WH-CH720N
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
$219 at Amazon
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Sony WH-CH720N
$178.99 at Target
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): 24 hrsWhy we say thisConfirmedBose says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimBattery life24 hrsSee the sourceBose↗ROUND 1Battery life+11 hrsSony WH-CH720N: 35 hrsAbout this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.The claimBattery life24 hrs to 35 hrsRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Up to 24 hours (18 hours with Immersive Audio); listen while chargingWhy we say thisConfirmedBose says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimBatteryUp to 24 hours (18 hours with Immersive Audio); listen while chargingSee the sourceBose↗ROUND 2BatterySony WH-CH720N: Up to 35 hours with noise canceling on; up to 50 hours with it offAbout this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.The claimBatteryUp to 24 hours (18 hours with Immersive Audio); listen while charging to Up to 35 hours with noise canceling on; up to 50 hours with it offRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (two devices); USB-C audio; USB-C to 3.5 mm cable includedWhy we say thisConfirmedBose says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimConnectivityBluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (two devices); USB-C audio; USB-C to 3.5 mm cable includedSee the sourceBose↗ROUND 3ConnectivitySony WH-CH720N: Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint (2 devices); SBC and AAC; 3.5 mm headphone cable includedAbout this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.The claimConnectivityBluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (two devices); USB-C audio; USB-C to 3.5 mm cable included to Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint (2 devices); SBC and AAC; 3.5 mm headphone cable includedRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Bluetooth LED (flashes blue in pairing mode)Why we say thisConfirmedBose says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimStatus lightBluetooth LED (flashes blue in pairing mode)See the sourceBose↗ROUND 4Status lightSony WH-CH720N: Indicator on the headset (flashes orange when the battery is low)About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.The claimStatus lightBluetooth LED (flashes blue in pairing mode) to Indicator on the headset (flashes orange when the battery is low)Read the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.
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The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Guide names it for noise cancelling.Noise cancelling: Six microphones keep noise cancelling working even when glasses or a hat break the seal, and city traffic rumble fades away. 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 music and travel.
