Voyager Focus 2 vs WH-CH720N Comparison

Compare Voyager Focus 2 vs WH-CH720N side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Poly Voyager Focus 2
Voyager Focus 2
Sony WH-CH720N wireless noise canceling headphones in black
WH-CH720N

At a Glance

Voyager Focus 2

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.

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Best For
Loud offices
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
175 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Mics
6
Boom Mic
Yes (rotate to mute)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
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
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Voyager Focus 28.7/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N7.0/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N4.0/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10
  • WH-CH720N10.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Voyager Focus 29.1/10 Leads
  • WH-CH720N6.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Voyager Focus 26.7/10
  • WH-CH720N8.1/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • Voyager Focus 29.6/10
  • WH-CH720N—

Why Voyager Focus 2 Beats WH-CH720N (and Vice Versa)

Why Voyager Focus 2 beats WH-CH720N

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 6.8 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 32 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz vs 7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
  • Boom Mic: Yes (rotate to mute) vs No
  • Charging Time: <2 h vs 3.5 h

Why WH-CH720N beats Voyager Focus 2

  • Better battery & charging: 8.1 vs 6.7 out of 10
  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 10.0 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Talk Time: 35 h vs 25 h
  • Music Time: 35 h vs 24 h
  • Talk Time (ANC On): 35 h vs 16 h
  • Music Time (ANC Off): 50 h vs 40 h

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

Full Specifications

General

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Best ForLoud officesBudget buyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear stereo headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Weight175 g192 g
Ear CushionsPlush ear cushions—
ColorsBlack—
HeadbandCushioned sling headband—
Wearable on Either EarYes (auto L/R)—
Dimensions155 x 66 x 183 mm—

Audio

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Driver Size32 mm Better30 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz Better7 Hz - 20 kHz (JEITA, wired)
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC, AAC
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance—325 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB/mW (on)
Wired ListeningYes (USB audio mode)Yes (1.2 m cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Hearing ProtectionSoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens)—

Noise Cancelling

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)Active noise canceling (ANC)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)
ANC LevelsOff, low, high—

Microphone

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Microphones6—
Microphone SetupNoise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz—
Call Noise ReductionYes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom)—
Boom MicYes (rotate to mute) BetterNo
Mute ControlRotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert—
BusylightOn-ear indicator light—
Mic Frequency Response100 Hz - 6.8 kHz—
Mute AlertYes (Dynamic Mute Alert)—

Battery & Charging

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Talk Time25 h35 h Better
Charging Time<2 h Better3.5 h
Fast Charging—Yes (3 min = 60 min; 10 min = 4.5 h)
Charging StandIncluded (9T9J6AA)—
Music Time24 h35 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)16 h35 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)40 h50 h Better

Connectivity

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
ConnectionBluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.15.2 Better
USB DongleBT700 (USB-C)—
Multipoint8 paired—
Wireless Range50 m Better10 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams, Google Meet—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
USB AudioYes (audio over USB)—
Cable Length—1.2 m

Controls & App

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
ControlsCall answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors—
Management SoftwarePoly Lens—
Voice AssistantSiri, Google—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams button)—
Voice PromptsYes—

In the Box

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
In the BoxHeadset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouchConnection cable, USB cable
Warranty2-year limited—
Carry CaseYes (carrying pouch)—

Identifiers

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
Model Number9T9J6AAWH-CH720N

Compatibility

Voyager Focus 2WH-CH720N
OS CompatibilityWindows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS—

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Voyager Focus 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud offices.
  • Choose WH-CH720N for budget buyers.

Pros and Cons

Voyager Focus 2

PROS

  • Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
  • Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
  • Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
  • Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)

CONS

  • On-ear fit
  • Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals

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

  • Voyager Focus 2 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
  • WH-CH720N 7.0Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Battery & Charging