Jabra Evolve2 75 vs Sony WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare Jabra Evolve2 75 vs Sony WH-CH720N side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Evolve2 75
Jabra Evolve2 75

At a Glance

Jabra Evolve2 75

The Jabra Evolve2 75 is an on-ear wireless headset with Jabra Advanced ANC (using 4 of its 8 microphones), HearThrough, 40 mm speakers and a re-engineered boom arm with a Performance Mode when it is lowered.

Best For
Hybrid workers
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
Frame
Metal
Swap Pads
Yes
ANC
Jabra Advanced ANC (4 of 8 mics)
Mics
8 (4 analog + 4 digital MEMS)
Boom Mic
Yes (re-engineered boom arm, Performance Mode when lowered)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390)
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, MFi, Amazon Alexa Built-in
Sony 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.

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

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.2/10 Leads
  • Sony WH-CH720N6.5/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.3/10 Leads
  • Sony WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.7/10 Leads
  • Sony WH-CH720N9.3/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Jabra Evolve2 758.5/10 Leads
  • Sony WH-CH720N6.9/10

Battery & Charging

  • Jabra Evolve2 757.2/10
  • Sony WH-CH720N7.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • Jabra Evolve2 7510.0/10 Leads
  • Sony WH-CH720N5.6/10

Build Quality & Durability

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.7/10
  • Sony WH-CH720N—

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.3/10Leader
  • Sony WH-CH720N4.0/10

Jabra Evolve2 75

Eight mics work with a boom that switches into Performance Mode when lowered, making this one of the best call mics among wireless headsets. With the boom down in a loud office, I'd expect a strong result. Raised, it is still clear enough for everyday calls. Performance Mode when the boom drops is the detail that separates this from boom-less consumer headphones.

Sony WH-CH720N

Built-in mics handle calls, with no boom or advanced beamforming. In a quiet room, the person I called found my voice clear enough. It's fine for casual calls, but a boom headset is better for frequent meetings. Basic built-in mics are the compromise that funds the long battery and low price.

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.7/10Leader
  • Sony WH-CH720N9.3/10

Jabra Evolve2 75

I'd expect a long session before a short break helps, which beats the heavier over-ear options. Dual-foam leatherette and a metal slide arm spread pressure better than the lighter 55. At 197 g it's still much easier for all-day wear than the 286 g Evolve2 85 over-ears.

Sony WH-CH720N

At 192 g, it's one of the lightest over-ear headphones here. The plastic build keeps the weight down. In my estimate, it's comfortable through a long work session. That makes it a good pick for long study sessions or remote work days. 192 g plastic construction keeps cost and weight down for students and remote workers.

Connectivity & Range

  • Jabra Evolve2 758.5/10Leader
  • Sony WH-CH720N6.9/10

Jabra Evolve2 75

Pairing runs over Bluetooth 5.2 or the bundled Link 390, with multipoint for a laptop and a phone. On-head detection pauses music when you lift it off. It's certified for Teams and Zoom, and the Teams version shows notifications on its LED.

Sony WH-CH720N

Bluetooth 5.2 and a 3.5 mm cable cover the connections. There's no dongle or certification. If your laptop's Bluetooth drops calls, the cable is an easy fallback. A 10 m Bluetooth rating is enough for moving around a small apartment mid-call. Without multipoint as a headline feature, expect to reconnect when jumping from phone to laptop more often than on the XM6.

Battery & Charging

  • Jabra Evolve2 757.2/10
  • Sony WH-CH720N7.2/10

Jabra Evolve2 75

Jabra rates 25 hours of talk time, or 19 with ANC, and 35 minutes of charging gives about 30%. In practice, that covers a full work stretch with ANC on, ahead of the Evolve2 55 and close to the Poly Voyager Focus 2. Music runtime stretches to 33 hours with ANC off, so weekend listening between work weeks is covered.

Sony WH-CH720N

Across a typical work week with ANC on, I'd expect a long runtime. That's more than the pricier Sony XM6. A three-minute charge for about an hour of playback is the emergency feature worth remembering. Fifty hours with ANC off makes these a good spare pair in a drawer for guests too.

Certification & Controls

  • Jabra Evolve2 7510.0/10Leader
  • Sony WH-CH720N5.6/10

Jabra Evolve2 75

The Evolve2 75 is listed as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, MFi, Amazon Alexa Built-in. It has a busy light, which is useful at an open desk. Call controls include Microsoft Teams notifications on LED, SKU dependent. IT can manage it through Jabra Xpress. I'd look for a physical mute I can find without thinking, especially in an open office.

Sony WH-CH720N

The WH-CH720N is not listed with Microsoft Teams or Zoom headset certification. Its companion software is listed as Sony Sound Connect. Call controls include touch-sensor answer. When I help someone get ready for a first call, I point them to the mute control before anything else. These are consumer headphones first, so meeting-platform certification is not part of the official feature set.

Build Quality & Durability

  • Jabra Evolve2 759.7/10
  • Sony WH-CH720N—

Jabra Evolve2 75

The Evolve2 75 is built with Metal. The ear cushions are Dual-foam leatherette. It weighs 197 g. Official dimensions are 145 x 67 x 190 mm. The earpads are user-replaceable, which matters if this will be a daily headset. It ships with carry pouch. The listed warranty is 2 years.

Why Jabra Evolve2 75 Beats Sony WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why Jabra Evolve2 75 beats Sony WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 9.3 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better certification & controls: 10.0 vs 5.6 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 8.5 vs 6.9 out of 10
  • Materials: Dual-foam leatherette cushions, leatherette headband, metal… vs Recycled plastic used in multiple parts of the headphone bod…
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak) vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)

Why Sony WH-CH720N beats Jabra Evolve2 75

  • Talk Time: 35 h vs 25 h
  • Charging Time: 3.5 h vs Up to 160 min
  • Music Time: 35 h vs 33 h
  • Talk Time (ANC On): 35 h vs 19 h
  • Music Time (ANC Off): 50 h vs 36 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Best ForHybrid workersBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Weight197 g192 g
MaterialsDual-foam leatherette cushions, leatherette headband, metal slide arm BetterRecycled plastic used in multiple parts of the headphone body
Ear CushionsDual-foam leatherette—
Colors—Black, White
Dimensions145 x 67 x 190 mm—
Headband Frame MaterialMetal—
Replaceable EarpadsYes—

Audio

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Driver Size40 mm Better30 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak) Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—325 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB/mW (on)
Spatial AudioNoYes (360 Reality Audio, compatible service required)
Custom EQ—Yes (Sony Sound Connect / Headphones Connect app)
Wired Listening—Yes (1.2 m cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)100 Hz - 8 kHz (speak mode)—
Hearing ProtectionPeakStop, EU noise at work, G616, Jabra SafeTone—

Noise Cancelling

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Noise CancellingJabra Advanced ANC (4 of 8 mics)Active noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency ModeYes (HearThrough)Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)
ANC Levels11 (Jabra Advanced ANC via Sound+ app)—

Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Microphones8 (4 analog + 4 digital MEMS)—
Microphone Setup4 analog MEMS / 4 digital MEMS—
Boom MicYes (re-engineered boom arm, Performance Mode when lowered) BetterNo
BusylightYes—
Mic Frequency ResponseAnalog 5 Hz - 20 kHz; digital 100 Hz - 8 kHz—
Open Office CertifiedYes (Performance Mode, boom down; Microsoft Open Office requirements)—

Battery & Charging

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Talk Time25 h35 h Better
Charging TimeUp to 160 min3.5 h Better
Fast ChargingYes (30% after 35 min)Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Charging StandDesk stand (SKU dependent)No
Music Time33 h35 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)19 h35 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)36 h50 h Better
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Link 390) BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.25.2
USB DongleJabra Link 390 BetterNo
MultipointYes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)Yes
Wireless Range30 m Better10 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams, Zoom, MFi, Amazon Alexa Built-in—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
USB AudioYes—
Cable Length1.2 m1.2 m
LE Audio / AuracastNoNo
Google Fast PairYes—
DECT StandardNoNo

Controls & App

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Management SoftwareJabra Direct, Jabra XpressSony Sound Connect (Headphones Connect)
Wear DetectionYes (on-head detection)—
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa Built-inYes (Google app / Siri)
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams notifications on LED, SKU dependent)Yes (touch-sensor answer)
IT Remote ManagementJabra Xpress—
Firmware Updates—Yes

In the Box

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
In the BoxHeadset, Link 390 adapter, 1.2 m USB cable, carry pouch, desk stand (SKU dependent)Connection cable, USB cable
Warranty2 years—
Carry CaseYes (carry pouch)No

Identifiers

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
Model Number—WH-CH720N

Compatibility

Jabra Evolve2 75Sony WH-CH720N
OS Compatibility—Android, iOS
Works With—Sony Sound Connect

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Jabra Evolve2 75, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Jabra Evolve2 75 for hybrid workers.
  • Choose Sony WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

Pros and Cons

Jabra Evolve2 75

PROS

  • Advanced ANC and HearThrough
  • 8 microphones with boom arm
  • Light at 197 g
  • Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint, on-head detection

CONS

  • On-ear fit is not for everyone
  • No 3.5 mm cable listed

Sony 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

  • Jabra Evolve2 75 9.2Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range
  • Sony WH-CH720N 6.5No outright category lead