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Nothing Headphone (a) vs Sony WH-CH720N
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Nothing Headphone (a)
$129 at Nothing
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Sony WH-CH720N
$178.99 at Target
Nothing Headphone (a): 135 hoursWhy we say thisConfirmedNothing says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimBattery life135 hoursSee the sourceNothing↗ROUND 1Battery lifeDifferent testsSony WH-CH720N: 35 hoursAbout this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.The claimBattery life135 hours to 35 hoursRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Nothing Headphone (a): Up to 135 hours with ANC off, up to 75 hours with ANC on (AAC, 50% volume)Why we say thisConfirmedNothing says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimBatteryUp to 135 hours with ANC off, up to 75 hours with ANC on (AAC, 50% volume)See the sourceNothing↗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 135 hours with ANC off, up to 75 hours with ANC on (AAC, 50% volume) to Up to 35 hours with noise canceling on; up to 50 hours with it offRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Nothing Headphone (a): Bluetooth 5.4 with dual connection (two devices); USB-C and 3.5 mm wired audioWhy we say thisConfirmedNothing says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimConnectivityBluetooth 5.4 with dual connection (two devices); USB-C and 3.5 mm wired audioSee the sourceNothing↗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 dual connection (two devices); USB-C and 3.5 mm wired audio to Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint (2 devices); SBC and AAC; 3.5 mm headphone cable includedRead the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
Nothing Headphone (a): White LED status light (breathing while charging, solid when full, flashing when pairing)Why we say thisConfirmedNothing says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.The claimStatus lightWhite LED status light (breathing while charging, solid when full, flashing when pairing)See the sourceNothing↗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 lightWhite LED status light (breathing while charging, solid when full, flashing when pairing) to Indicator on the headset (flashes orange when the battery is low)Read the sourcehelpguide.sony.net↗
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: 135 hours (ANC off) vs 35 hours (ANC on), measured differentlyNothing Headphone (a): 135 hours (Up to 135 hours (ANC off)) ConfirmedSourceSony WH-CH720N: 35 hours (Up to 35 hours with noise canceling on) 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.
