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Marshall Major V vs Sony WH-CH720N

Product A: Marshall

Major V

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WH-CH720N

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  • 33 different values
  • 35 known for one only
  • 26 the same
  • 58 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 15hB: 1hMarshall is 15 times higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 100hB: 50hMarshall is 50 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmMarshall is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A186g
B192g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AMarshall Major V
BSony WH-CH720N

General

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Series
Major1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026Maker calls this fifth incarnation of Major.
CH15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00295193Read 7 October 2026Manufacturer service article labels the WH-CH series and specifically names WH-CH720N in installation instructions. Stored as the family name CH, as for the sibling WH-CH730N.
Model numbers
10068323Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Selected Black product structured data SKU 1006832.
YY29661Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
734005540110413Retailer pageabt.com/Marshall-Major-V-On-Ear-Headphones-in-Black-1006832/p/218127.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Black model 1006832, UPC/EAN printed 7340055401104.
02724292539726Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Black-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Over-Ear-Headphones-WHCH720NB/p/190323.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US Black identity header Model WHCH720N/B, UPC 027242925397. Independently reopened for verification. Current Micro Center view did not expose UPC, so source mapping uses this directly readable identity table. Code not applied to other colours.
Announced
16 April 20241Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026
21 February 20234Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer release.
Status
Available3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Available11Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch720n-bRead 7 October 2026Maker US store offers exact original black WH-CH720N/B with Add to Cart and October 8-9 delivery on access date. A new successor does not establish discontinuation.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Sony WH-CH730N14Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-ch730nRead 7 October 2026October 2, 2026 successor review explicitly names WH-CH730N as successor to CH720N. Matching product exists in catalogue. New battery/runtime/EQ facts are not inherited.
Launch price (US)
$1491Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026Launch announcement explicitly states Major V 149 USD. Excludes US tax.
$149.9912Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-sonys-digital-sound-equipment-engine-301751145.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original February 21, 2023 Sony Electronics release explicitly states US MSRP USD 149.99. Current USD 179.99 generated store FAQ and later review USD 129 recollection do not replace original launch MSRP.
Launch price (EU)
€1492Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Marshall-legt-mit-On-Ear-Kopfhoerern-Major-V-und-True-Wireless-Ohrhoerern-Minor-IV-zwei-Klassiker-neu-auf.822802.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026April 16 2024 German launch coverage explicitly gives EUR 149 MSRP. VAT included as published.
Not available
Markets
Not available
US12Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphones-featuring-sonys-digital-sound-equipment-engine-301751145.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch explicitly names Sony Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy and authorized retailers. Documented US availability, not an exhaustive global-market list.
Colours
Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Pitch Black3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Current maker colorway table. Standard colors only. Limited Hendrix edition excluded.
Black, Blue, White, Pink4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Launch color names black, blue and white. Current pink option is not assumed to be an original launch color.9Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-the-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-adds-new-colours-to-the-wh-ch720n-and-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-rangesRead 5 October 2026March 25, 2025 maker release adds Pink to existing Black, Blue and White WH-CH720N. This is a color addition, not another headset or the original launch date.
Segment
Music1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026
Music4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction music-listening headphones.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Over-ear4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Introduction explicitly over-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Wearing style
Headband5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 10-11, labels headband and left/right units.
Folding
Inward15Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly says foldable. Product photograph shows cups folded inward toward the headband. No flat swivel mode claimed.
Flat7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Same section rotation and wearing photos establish flat swivel only, not inward collapse.
Swivelling ear cups
Not available
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section: cups rotate, headphones do not fold inward.
RGB lighting
Not available
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Lighting zones
Not available
Not available

Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Driver size
40mm4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
Drivers per side
15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece.
116Review52audio.com/archives/166923.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model full teardown reports a 30 mm driver unit in each earcup. Microphones are separate components.
Diaphragm material
Not available
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Neodymium17Retailer pageweybridge-audio.co.uk/products/sony-whch720nRead 7 October 2026Exact model General Features table publishes magnet Neodymium. Maker publishes only Dynamic 30 mm. Retailer touch-sensor volume row contradicts maker buttons and is not adopted.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker single acoustic range, no connection or power state distinguished.
Min7 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128: JEITA 7 Hz to 20 kHz, cable with power on. Not independently measured or separately passive.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at 44.1 kHz sampling. This is not acoustic driver response.
Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Power state not distinguished by maker.
31Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128: 31 ohms at 1 kHz with headset off. Powered 325 ohms is not stored as passive impedance.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
106dB4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026106 dB SPL at 100 mV, 1 kHz. Reference is 0.1 V, not 1 mW or 1 V. Schema reference enum has no matching option. No normalization applied.
99dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128: 99 dB/mW with headset off. Powered 108 dB/mW is separate.
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128 dB/mW explicit.
THD (claimed)
Not available
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Max input power
Not available
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Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
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Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
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DAC
Not available
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Personalised sound
Not available
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Onboard EQ
Not available
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Custom EQ bands
58Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Customizable 5-band playback EQ. Storage persistence across hosts not established.
518Reviewstereoguide.com/headphones/noise-cancelling-en/sony-wh-ch720n-with-anc-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact app review identifies five frequency-band controls and a separate Clear Bass control. Clear Bass is not counted as a sixth frequency band.
EQ presets
Not available
Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech19Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/829372-review-sony-wh-ch720nRead 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH720N Sound Connect review lists these eight factory presets, followed separately by Manual, Custom 1 and Custom 2. Off and custom slots are not factory tunings. No INZONE Game/Heavy profiles borrowed from generic app article.
Volume limit
Not available
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 98-99 app 360 Reality Audio setup. Supported service/app required, not bundled paid licence.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Not available
No21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0001548861.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH720N compatibility row marks Spatial Sound and Head Tracking unavailable. Table dated September 2024 and current maker page still serves it. Latest model 1.1.4 firmware changelog checked, no head-tracking addition documented. 360 Reality Audio setup remains separate.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Yes4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor and Integrated Processor V1 section.
ANC type
Not available
Hybrid16Review52audio.com/archives/166923.htmlRead 7 October 2026Both earcups have an internal feedback microphone and external feedforward microphone, expressly identified in teardown. This establishes hybrid ANC, rather than inferring type from a marketing chip name.
ANC microphones
Not available
44Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Two microphones per earcup used to capture ambient sound for cancellation, four total. Voice count is not inferred.
Adaptive ANC
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 98: automatic adjustment of noise canceling by behavior recognition, Adaptive Sound Control.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
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Transparency mode
No14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical table explicitly says environmental listening No.
Yes4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026App-adjustable ambient sound 20 levels.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Yes4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 202620 ambient steps are transparency levels, not 20 ANC levels.
Conversation detection
Not available
No20Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/catalogue/FY25/Sony-Headphones-Lineups.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact chart Speak-to-Chat No. No voice-assistant trigger treated as conversation pause.
Wind noise reduction
Not available
Yes4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Voice quality section describes wind-noise structure around call microphones.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
Stock response has elevated bass and a broad treble rise. Midrange dips below the reviewer target.8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Objective measurements against SoundGuys preference curve, stock tuning. Firmware 6.4.5. Numeric bass/treble average is not calculated from chart.
The active response emphasizes bass and upper frequencies relative to the source target. Passive wired playback lowers treble and raises lows and mids.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Active/passive response comparison and source measurement-target discussion. No numerical error or THD inferred.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Speech is clear in ideal conditions. The review includes office, street and wind microphone samples.8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Review microphone demos over wireless connection, firmware 6.4.5. No numerical microphone metrics published.
Recorded speech remains intelligible with office and wind noise, with some keyboard noise audible.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Source automated speech demos in ideal, office and wind conditions, no numeric SNR inferred.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
AMarshall Major V
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth175
Source14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review connectivity section measured Bluetooth latency 175 ms. App 5.3.40. Codec, host OS and test rig are not stated. No platform or codec guessed.
BSony WH-CH720N
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
175ms
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Not available
Measured battery life
AMarshall Major V
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo92.87
Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 202692 hours 52 minutes in SoundGuys continuous playback test, converted to hours. Bluetooth, firmware 6.4.5, app 3.2.7. Exact codec, volume and EQ not stated in this review. ANC absent.
BSony WH-CH720N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes40.18
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact CH720N unit tested over 10 days with Headphones Connect 10.1.0. Continuous Bluetooth playback ANC on 40 h 11 min. Standard linked method /how-we-test/ peaks music at 75 dB SPL. Codec and firmware unspecified, lighting omitted. Higher than maker 35 h under different documented method.
Battery life (measured, max)
92.87h
40.18h
Clamping force
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 10-11, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.
Microphone element
Not available
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Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
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Voice microphones
15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black exact model specifications: Number of Voice Mics 1. Total physical microphone count not inferred.
222Reviewph.my-best.com/products/1514566Read 7 October 2026Published voice pickup description explicitly counts two: one dedicated call pickup microphone plus one shared feedforward microphone. Sony exact model calls diagram likewise identifies Feedforward mic and Mic for call. Not total ANC mic count or five physical microphones.
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
None5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications says noise cancelling microphone No.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
Not available
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Mute indicator
Not available
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Sidetone
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 81 and 83 call chapters: own voice heard through headset mic.
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, Analog6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 65 cable playback and Bluetooth connection chapters.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black exact model specifications: wired source connector 3.5 mm TRS.
3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. The supplied cable is audio-only, manual 65 confirms phone mic for calls.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 65 connection diagram and input jack.
Longest included cable
Not available
1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package contents: 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB charging cable.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 10-11, USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
No10Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says USB-C port is usable only for charging.
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 16-17: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.
Passive wired listening
Yes8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly describes passive wired listening.
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 65 explicitly allows playback with headset off. Cable calls use the phone microphone.
Wireless receiver
Not available
Not available
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker Bluetooth range 10 m. Environmental conditions unspecified.
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.
Bluetooth
5.36Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, MPEG-2 AAC6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker table lists SBC, MPEG-2 AAC and LC3. LC3 omitted because feature text still says LE Audio-ready and future Auracast, without exact firmware activation proof.
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
LE Audio
Not available
No20Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/catalogue/FY25/Sony-Headphones-Lineups.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker headband comparison chart page 13 explicitly gives LE Audio No in WH-CH720N column. Not inferred from Bluetooth 5.2 or missing LC3.
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.
Multipoint devices
27Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8: connected to two devices at a time and remembers up to 10 previously paired devices.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
Paired devices remembered
107Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 27: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Both models: Swift Pair and Fast Pair.
Base station
Not available
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
No19Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/829372-review-sony-wh-ch720nRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says Bluetooth operation has no Gaming mode for reducing latency. Analog wired playback is not a selectable low-latency mode.
Claimed latency
Not available
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Not available
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
AMarshall Major V
Not available
BSony WH-CH720N
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact guide individual Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac Bluetooth chapters, phone call chapters and page 86 Making a video call on your computer. Requires HFP/HSP calling path and compatible app. Page 86 expressly links Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac connection chapters. A2DP-only mode is not a microphone path. No unsupported console or analog mic row.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
520mAh16Review52audio.com/archives/166923.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown reads manufacturer label on installed right-ear battery pack model 722428: rated 520 mAh, 2.0 Wh, nominal 3.85 V. Label capacity, not independently measured discharge capacity.
Swappable battery
No11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026FAQ restricts battery change to authorized Marshall repair centers for a fee.
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
116Review52audio.com/archives/166923.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete headset teardown locates its single battery pack in the right earcup and main board in the left. Included internal pack counted once, not ANC microphones or cells.
Claimed battery life
AMarshall Major V
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth100
Source6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker advertises 100+ hours wireless playback. Stores published 100-hour threshold, not an exact ceiling. Codec, volume and EQ unspecified.
BSony WH-CH720N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes35
BluetoothNo50
AnalogYes35
AnalogNo50
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 visually checked: both AAC and SBC have Bluetooth 35 h ANC on, 50 h ANC/ambient off. Powered cable rows likewise 35/50 h. EQ, DSEE and voice-wake features shorten runtime, page 19. Calling and ambient-mode runtimes are not mixed into these rows.
Battery life (claimed, max)
100h
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
35h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
50h
Charging port
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 16-17: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.
Full charge time
180min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker technical specification says 3 hours to full recharge.
210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 16-17: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.
Quick charge time
15min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
15h6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
1h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: about 60 minutes music after 3 minutes charging. No ANC or codec condition specified.
Use while charging
Not available
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 16-17: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.
Charging dock or stand
Not available
Not available

Controls

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Controls
Buttons7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 4 to 6. M-button plus multidirectional push control knob. Knob pushes up/down and does not turn as a volume dial.
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 10-11: volume, playback/call, power and NC/AMB buttons.
Volume control
Buttons7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5 push control knob up/down for volume.
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 10-11 volume up/down buttons, Bluetooth mode. Page 65 says cable volume must be controlled on source.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
Remappable controls
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 M-button custom action assigned in app.
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly says controls cannot be changed in app.
Wear detection
No9Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/marshall/2040612_test-du-marshall-major-v-look-et-confort-irresistibles-pour-ce-casque-au-son-bien-trempeRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly says no wear detection to pause and resume audio.
No20Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/catalogue/FY25/Sony-Headphones-Lineups.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact chart Wearing Detection No. Corroborates own-model app compatibility row.
Voice assistant
Not available
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide voice chapters include Google Assistant, Alexa, Google app and Siri. Pages 94-97: Google app/Siri via held play/call button when not assigned Google Assistant or Alexa, Android/iPhone respectively. No Hey Siri wake phrase. Google Assistant headphone integration is Android-only as maker support says.4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Footnote 2: wake phrase Ok Google or Alexa. Availability depends on platform and current service.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Design section says headband wrapped in soft padding from end to end.
Padded23Reviewouteraudio.com/sony-wh-ch720n-reviewRead 7 October 2026Purchased exact model review expressly describes headband padding, distinct from ear pad cushioning. Does not infer metal or plastic frame material.
Headband material
Not available
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Not available
Ear cup material
Not available
Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section calls housings plastic. Not extrapolated to driver diaphragm.
Ear pad material
Faux leather8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026
Synthetic leather and urethane4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-two-new-headphone-models-the-wh-ch720n-over-ear-and-wh-ch520-on-ear-wireless-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Comfort section explicitly synthetic leather and urethane materials with ear-pad structure.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Yes15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00295193Read 7 October 2026Maker provides customer removal and replacement installation instructions specifically for WH-CH720N. Not merely a teardown possibility.
Ear pad attachment
Twist lock7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 remove anticlockwise and replace with 45-degree clockwise turn.
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Width40Height66mm(1.6 × 2.6 in)7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly 66 mm by 40 mm of space to accommodate ears. Vertical 66, horizontal 40. Depth unknown.
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear cushions, 3.5 mm audio cable7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Ear pads15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00295193Read 7 October 2026Only exact parts covered by maker user replacement guide. Battery service disassembly is not treated as normal battery swapping.

Software

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Companion app
Marshall Bluetooth6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 98. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.8Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch720nRead 5 October 2026Current exact-model support Downloads explicitly lists Sony | Sound Connect. Former name Headphones Connect remains in original guide.
App platforms
Android, iOS5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.
User firmware updates
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 Marshall Bluetooth app updates headphone software.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 98: update headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
186g(6.6 oz)6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Unqualified maker headset weight 186 g.
192g(6.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.
Headset dimensions
Not available
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
AK8YY296625Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2966Read 7 October 2026Public FCC grant for Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset model YY2966. Maker guide explicitly maps WH-CH720N to YY2966. Grant date is not release date.
Other certifications
Not available
Not available

In the box

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In the box
Major V headphones, 3.5 mm audio cord, User manual and legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 complete package list. No carrying case is listed.
Cables included
AMarshall Major V
TypeCount
3.5 mm stereo analog audio cord1
USB-C charging cable1
Source11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker complete package list. Cable lengths remain omitted due to contradictory secondary audio-cable lengths and unknown charging-cable length.
BSony WH-CH720N
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Headphone cable1.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one of each cable, approximate maker lengths.
Carrying case
None8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026
None7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no case or bag included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year12Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 23 October 2026US standard manufacturer warranty is 1 year. Additional 2-year direct-store exclusive coverage is not used as the base warranty.
1year13Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/664669/sony-wh-ch720n-active-noise-canceling-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-blackRead 7 October 2026US original black WHCH720N/B vendor warranty table explicitly states Parts 1 Year Limited and Labor 1 Year Limited. Sony exact-model warranty PDF was found but body unavailable. No retailer extra protection used.26Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Black-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Over-Ear-Headphones-WHCH720NB/p/190323.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US model Warranty Information table Parts 1 Year Limited and Labor 1 Year Limited. Consistent with Micro Center Vendor Warranty. Manufacturer limited warranty, not protection-plan extension or statutory right.27Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/150463/WHCH720N-warranty.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony limited-warranty sheet 4-599-106-21, attached under Warranty to exact US WHCH720N/B by Sony-authorized Abt. Rendered page1 heading states U.S. and Canada only, 1 year. Term starts original purchase from Sony or authorized dealer. Reference here is US, separate from statutory rights and service extensions.

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