Nothing Headphone (1) Pro vs Sony WH-CH720N: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on noise cancelling. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: close (30 hrs vs 35 hrs) (both ANC on)Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: 30 hrs ConfirmedSourceSony WH-CH720N: 35 hrs ConfirmedSource

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.

Who should buy which

• The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Guide names it for noisy calls and battery life.Noisy calls: Environmental Noise Cancellation uses two mics on each side to keep you sounding sharp on calls. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Sixty-eight hours of playback with noise cancelling off, or 30 with it on, come from one charge. Source linkedSource
• The Sony WH-CH720N Guide names it for travel and calls.Travel: Over 38 hours of continuous playback easily lasts through long bus rides or flights, on a light, comfortable fit. Source linkedSourceCalls: 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.