ATH-M50xBT2 vs WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare ATH-M50xBT2 vs WH-CH720N side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
ATH-M50xBT2
Sony WH-CH720N wireless noise canceling headphones in black
WH-CH720N

At a Glance

ATH-M50xBT2

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 is the wireless version of the well-known ATH-M50x studio headphones. It uses 45 mm drivers, the largest in this group, with a 15 Hz-28 kHz response and an AK4331 DAC.

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Best For
Music listeners
Style
Over-ear, closed-back
Weight
307 g
ANC
None (closed-back passive isolation)
Mics
2
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
—
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
WH-CH720N

The Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lower-priced noise cancelling headphone. At 192 g it is one of the lightest over-ear models in this group, and it uses 30 mm drivers with SBC and AAC.

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Best For
Budget buyers
Style
Over-ear
Weight
192 g
ANC
Active noise canceling (ANC)
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
35 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • ATH-M50xBT27.1/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N7.0/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • ATH-M50xBT25.8/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • WH-CH720N10.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • ATH-M50xBT27.5/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N6.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • ATH-M50xBT2—
  • WH-CH720N8.1/10

Certification & Controls

  • ATH-M50xBT28.0/10
  • WH-CH720N—

Why ATH-M50xBT2 Beats WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why ATH-M50xBT2 beats WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 5.8 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 7.5 vs 6.8 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 45 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 15 Hz - 28 kHz vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
  • Music Time: 50 h vs 35 h

Why WH-CH720N beats ATH-M50xBT2

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 10.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 192 g vs 307 g
  • Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW (on) vs 99 dB/mW
  • Active Noise Cancelling: Yes vs No
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.2 vs 5.0

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Best ForMusic listenersBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOver-ear, closed-backOver-ear

Design & Build

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Weight307 g192 g Better

Audio

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Driver Size45 mm Better30 mm
Frequency Response15 Hz - 28 kHz Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC, AAC
Driver TypeClosed-back dynamicDynamic
Impedance38 Ω325 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB/mW108 dB/mW (on) Better
Custom EQA-T Connect app EQ—
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m 3.5 mm cable included)Yes (1.2 m cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
SidetoneYes—

Noise Cancelling

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Noise CancellingNone (closed-back passive isolation)Active noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingNoYes Better
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)

Microphone

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Microphones2—
Microphone Setup2 MEMS, beamforming—
Call Noise ReductionBeamforming—
Boom MicNoNo
Mute ControlMute button—
Mic Frequency Response85 Hz - 15 kHz—
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Talk Time—35 h
Charging Time3.5 h3.5 h
Fast ChargingYes (10 min = 3 h)Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Music Time50 h Better35 h
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—35 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—50 h

Connectivity

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.05.2 Better
MultipointYes (2 devices)—
Wireless Range10 m10 m
Low-Latency ModeLow latency mode—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Cable Length1.2 m1.2 m
Google Fast PairYes—

Controls & App

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Management SoftwareA-T Connect—
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant, Siri—

In the Box

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
In the Box30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m audio cable, pouchConnection cable, USB cable
Warranty1-year limited—
Carry CaseYes (pouch)—

Identifiers

ATH-M50xBT2WH-CH720N
Model Number—WH-CH720N

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (3.5/5) between ATH-M50xBT2 and WH-CH720N, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose ATH-M50xBT2 for music listeners.
  • Choose WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

Pros and Cons

ATH-M50xBT2

PROS

  • 45 mm drivers, largest here
  • LDAC, AAC and SBC
  • About 50 h battery
  • Multipoint and low latency mode

CONS

  • No active noise cancelling
  • Heavier at 307 g

WH-CH720N

PROS

  • Very light at 192 g
  • Up to 35 h with ANC (50 h off)
  • Quick charge: 3 min = 60 min
  • Ambient Sound Mode

CONS

  • SBC and AAC only
  • Simpler ANC than the flagships

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Quick Verdict

  • ATH-M50xBT2 7.1Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
  • WH-CH720N 7.0Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics