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General

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Series

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CH26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sony Premium Reseller exact model description explicitly names the CH-series. Retain the named family CH, not an invented WH-CH7xx subseries.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A11300047, A113000482Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026LDLC Black listing: Modele A11300048. The White listing (PB00757005) shows A11300047. These look like Nothing part numbers. The maker does not publish a hardware model such as B1xx.

YY3006, WHCH730NB.CE71Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.25Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.

GTIN / EAN

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454873617972125Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 September 20266Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Article dated 29.09.2026. The Nothing launch was reported the same day. A Nothing press release was not found.

7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Product page shows Add to bag. One colour button also reads Sold Out in the page text.

Available11Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WH-CH730N/W offered for purchase. Original September 7 release separately says available now. Current discounted price is not substituted for launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-CH720N12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Explicit model replacement. Existing predecessor product slug independently checked in repository. Maker release also identifies a predecessor model without its number.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3991Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026$399 on the Nothing US store.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026$399 / 349 GBP.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will cost $399.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launches at $399 in the US and 349 GBP in the UK.

$179.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Model-specific pricing and availability $179.99 USD suggested price. Not regional EUR amount.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3496Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026349 Euro UVP in Germany. CHF 329 in Switzerland. German list prices include VAT.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The reviewer calls them 349 euro headphones.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, US, JP8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026Documented markets only, not exhaustive worldwide coverage. UK/Europe release, direct current US maker store, and exact Japanese maker product table establish these regions. Regional retail bundles/USB charging cable and market-specific warranty are separately scoped in source notes.27Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WHCH730N/W store. Market presence only, not universal bundle/warranty.28Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 7 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model page, current NEW product. Market presence, not inherited regional cable or warranty.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Colour options White and Black.6Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Schwarz, Weiss (Black, White).

Black, White, Pink, Beige, Blue8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026European maker launch list. US calls Beige Oat, not a second physical headset.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Maker markets studio-level precision and tuning with Metropolis Studios for music listening, with a Flat EQ mode for reviewing, producing and mixing. Stored as music, the closest option for a general headphone.

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Circumaural (over-ear) per the LDLC listing.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Filed under over-ear headphones.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Listed under over-ear headphones.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones category.

Over-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker comfort section explicitly over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Configuration du casque Ferme, Couplage auriculaire Circumaural.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Headphone style Closed back.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.

Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone type: closed.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headband with ear cups.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Pliable Non.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Foldable No.

Flat and inward15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-2Read 7 October 2026All-day Comfort maker figure caption and inspected original figure feature2-2_M-9: earcup surfaces rotate flat and an earcup hinges inward within the headband. Both mechanisms visible, not a dimensional estimate. What Hi-Fi hands-on explicitly says hinges swivel side-to-side and now up and inwards. No CH720N-only folding facts inherited.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wearing chapter confirms rotating unit axis. Maker folded-product image and exact JB Hi-Fi lightweight over-ear design can swivel and fold corroborate rotation relative to headband. Tilting alone is not the evidence.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Triple driver architecture: 40 mm dynamic bass driver, precision dynamic driver and a solid-state xMEMS treble driver. Stored as hybrid because the drivers are of different types.

Dynamic5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone driver unit: dynamic, 30 mm. Exact CH730N, not CH720N.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bass Dynamic Driver, 40 mm. Precision dynamic driver is 13 x 8 mm. xMEMS driver is 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm.

30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Same published 30 mm largest playback driver.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Three drivers per earcup: bass, precision and treble. Tom's Guide says three drivers in each earcup.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Triple-driver setup in each earcup.

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Diaphragm material

Bass driver: PET dome with electroplated metal-ceramic and PEEK + PU surround. Precision driver: PEN. Treble xMEMS driver: silicon1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Dome PET + Electroplated Metal-Ceramic. Surround PEEK + PU. Diaphragm PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) and Silicone. Order of drivers follows the page copy: PET dome bass, PEN diaphragm precision, silicon xMEMS treble.

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz. Power state and test standard are not stated. Applies to the whole triple driver system.

Min6 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 6 Hz to 20 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. JP spec table calls JEITA instead. Current English guide test standard retained.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling, not acoustic driver response.29Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK exact expanded table explicitly 20 Hz to 20000 Hz at sampling frequency 44.1 kHz. A2DP transport range, not acoustic playback response. Bitrate not published.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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25Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 25 ohms at 1 kHz with headset off. Powered figure is 100 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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100dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 100 dB/mW with headset off. Powered figure is 108 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114 explicitly dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

192kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res AUX audio is up to 24-bit/96 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port carries a digital signal to the onboard DAC. The DAC supports up to 24-bit/192kHz files.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Personal Sound in Nothing X creates an EQ for how you hear. Gizmodo and SoundGuys describe a hearing test in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Nothing X has a personal sound test.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes16Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Sound Connect support linked to WH-CH730N: no PC app, configured smartphone functions carry over to PC, includes Equalizer. Exact model guide and UK sound page independently confirm its actual EQ. Generic app features vary by model, so only the known-supported EQ inherits this carry-over statement. Stored headset EQ over active Bluetooth without a PC app. Analog/passive EQ operation not established. Other generic app features are not inherited.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Sound section upgraded 10-band custom EQ.

EQ presets

Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica, Bass1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Metropolis Studios tuned five EQ profiles: Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica and Bass. They are in the EQ Library on Nothing X. The page also lists Standard and Flat EQ as the tunings.

Clear17Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-ch730nRead 7 October 2026October 2 exact-model hands-on review actually selected Clear in Sony app. Only explicitly identified preset retained. Maker says Game EQ but does not list every named game preset. Do not inherit old Headphones Connect preset names from another headset.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dynamic Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking. Environments: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall.

360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026About 360 Reality Audio chapter: app/service ear-shape setup for supported content.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking is listed in the sound features.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with 10 mics.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 5 mic hybrid ANC (single side). The page says three feed-forward and two feedback mics on each side.

Hybrid18Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/feature_1Read 7 October 2026Exact model Japanese maker noise-cancellation section: two feedforward and two feedback microphones, four total across both sides. Both outside/feedforward and inside/feedback architecture, mapped to hybrid. Call mic count is separate.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Total 10 mics: five per side.

46Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Two ANC microphones in each earcup, four total. Call-microphone count is separate and not inferred.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Automatically switches between modes based on real-time analysis of the background and the fit of the ear cups.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section describes detecting habits and automatically adapting noise/ambient settings.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

46dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 46 dB at 2000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing laboratory. Actual noise cancellation varies with the environment.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Adaptive, rated up to 46 dB, 10 microphones.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Transparency mode lets the world in, keeping voices natural.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Same section Ambient Sound Modes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 202620 ambient-control levels are transparency levels, not 20 ANC-strength levels.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section wind-noise reduction for speech and noise-cancelled listening.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Lab call recordings show improved speech noise rejection, though it remains imperfect.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Three-day exact WHCH730N/L review. Controlled recordings supplied for ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Reviewer explicitly finds decent call speech with improved rejection. Qualitative summary of the lab recordings, not maker marketing or a user poll. No numeric LFE/HFE/SNR, distance or recording level provided.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in microphones. No boom microphone in the box or spec list.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20264 mic algorithm for calls. Clear Voice Technology uses two mics on each side.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Total 10 mics. Creative Bloq says the ten microphones are used for ANC and calls.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for ANC and calls. The review spec list says 10 microphones also used for calls.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Clear Voice Technology trained on thirty million scenarios. Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls and voice notes.

AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI speech processing.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio cable and USB-C lossless audio.

Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters and page 71 supplied analog headphone cable. USB is charging only, USB audio not claimed.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The 3.5mm TRS cable is for analog sources.

3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug, audio-only TRS. Manual cable call path uses phone mic.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 headphone input jack and stereo-mini connection diagram.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Published approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable. Regional charging cable not counted.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C port for charging and USB audio.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

No12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH730N connection section explicitly excludes USB-C playback. USB-C is charging, while supplied TRS cable supports analog. No USB audio path inferred from connector presence.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 explicitly music playback when headset off. Built-in voice mic does not work through supplied cable, phone microphone used for calls.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connection range 10 m.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 100 Precautions. Approximate claimed Bluetooth range, subject to obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Not a measured range or connection guarantee.

Bluetooth

6.11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, SBC, LDAC (music playback), LC3 (broadcast audio only). LC3 is only used for Auracast broadcast audio.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs list AAC, SBC, LC3 and LDAC.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026SBC, AAC and LDAC for music, LC3 when using the Broadcast Audio feature.

SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio pairing chapter and Supported Codecs chapter explicitly LC3 playback. Compatible host required.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Share with Auracast. Broadcast audio feature in the spec table.

Yes7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio section explicitly public broadcasts with Auracast. Compatible source/host required.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dual connection: Yes. Connect two devices at the same time. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but connects to two devices and swaps audio streams.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Multipoint connectivity Yes.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Does not support true Multipoint but can connect to two devices at a time and swap audio streams. The maker calls it dual connection. Tom's Guide and Irish Examiner say two devices connect at once.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supports connecting to two devices at once.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 66. Audio streams switch, not mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connect two devices at the same time.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 66 explicitly two devices simultaneously.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 37: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. MFi for instant setup on Apple.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Dedicated Fast Pair Android and Swift Pair Windows 11 sections.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Turn on low-latency mode in Nothing X. Spec table also lists Low lag mode via Bluetooth.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly selectable Low latency for LE Audio. This is a distinct app setting, not a codec-latency guess.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on a Nothing phone	120
Analog	Flat EQ on	15

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode on. Spec table: less than 15 ms latency via AUX with Flat EQ on. Published as less than 15 ms, stored as 15. The 120 ms is a minimum claim on Nothing phones only.

BSony WH-CH730N

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Android 8.0 and above, iOS 13 and above. Microsoft Swift Pair is listed, which is a Windows feature.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth is documented for Android and iOS. Microsoft Swift Pair is a Windows pairing feature. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

BSony WH-CH730N

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing chapters, music and call chapters. Printed page 91 computer video-call settings explicitly selects headset speaker and microphone, links Windows and Mac connection chapters. HFP/HSP host/application support required for classic Bluetooth calls. No console/Linux/SteamOS/analog-platform path guessed. LC3/LE host support separately qualified.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

1,060mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-ion, capacity 1060 mAh.11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in 1060 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	68
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	53
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	28

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 68 hours with ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC and default settings at 25 C. Spec table: AAC 68 hours ANC off and 30 hours ANC on. LDAC 53 hours ANC off and 28 hours ANC on.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Up to 30 hours with ANC on, 28 hours with LDAC and ANC, 68 hours with ANC off.

BSony WH-CH730N

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50
Bluetooth	No	75
Analog	Yes	35
Analog	No	40

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed guide 27 Available Operating Time separately lists AAC/SBC Bluetooth music 50 h ANC on / 75 h ANC and ambient off, and Headphone cable connected with power on 35 h ANC on / 40 h off. Identical 35/40 h Bluetooth communication table is separate and not stored. LC3 45/70 h music omitted because no codec column. EQ/DSEE/additional functions shorten maxima.

Battery life (claimed, max)

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging to full takes 2 hours (120 minutes). Measured with a Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C.

180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 24: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Fast charging: a 5 minute charge.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 27: 3 minutes charging.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20265 min charge for 4 hours of playback with ANC off. With ANC on a 5 minute charge gives 2 hours. Conditions: AAC, 50 percent volume, Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C. Stored as the ANC off figure.

1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roller (volume wheel) for volume, play and pause. Paddle for track skip and calls, stored as buttons. Customisable button. Flat EQ switch. On/off switch.

Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 13-15 parts list: power, NC/AMB and volume/playback/call buttons.

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roll to adjust volume.

Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 volume up/down buttons. Analog-source controls are handled on source device.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 5: custom controls are set with the phone or Nothing X. Nothing Headphone (1) Pro allows customisable controls.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App pages 7-8 and Quick Access chapter: reassign NC/AMB button to app-service shortcut. Services vary by region.

Wear detection

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Auto-wear detection automatically pauses your music when you are done listening.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Wear detection Yes.

No21Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2026/09/05/sony-wh-ch730n-review/2Read 7 October 2026Exact retail unit reviewer explicitly checked this feature. Generic Sound Connect app list Pause when removed is model-dependent and not inherited. Voice assistant activation is not wear detection.

Voice assistant

ChatGPT, Smart assistant1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The button speaks to ChatGPT. The controls table lists Smart assistant.

Google Gemini, Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Google Gemini integration chapter plus Google app and Siri chapters pages 96-99. Google/Siri operated by held play/call button, no Hey Siri. Mainland-only Tencent Xiaowei excluded from European reference.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The headband has 10 percent wider and 12 percent thicker padding than Headphone (1).

Padded12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Physical band padding explicitly identified, corroborated by What Hi-Fi well-padded headband and WalkmanBlog thicker headband cushion. Not a suspension strap.

Headband material

Metal with padding5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Material Headband Metal with padding.

Metal skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Headband internal structural material only. Cushion covering material not identified. Does not claim the entire external headband is exposed metal.

Frame material

Aluminium with titanium alloy arms1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Aluminium carved from a single block. New titanium alloy arms.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The aluminium frame adds a sense of durability.

Mostly matte plastic with a metal headband skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Published mixed construction. Not an assertion of a pure-metal frame or precise metal alloy. Maker confirms some recycled body materials without identifying each part.

Ear cup material

Aluminium with 9H Panda Glass window1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Machined aluminium with a glass window. Upgraded 9H Panda Glass.

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Ear pad material

Two-layer PU leather and nylon7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Two-layer PU leather and nylon cushions.

Imitation leather20Retailer pagecoolblue.de/en/product/985573/sony-wh-ch730n-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WHCH730NB.CE7 retailer specification, with matching Blue CE7 listing corroborating same cushion covering. Covering material, not foam chemistry. Maker family comfort page only describes thermo-foamed wrinkle-free cushions, so no polyurethane grade or memory-foam composition inferred.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The clip-in pads are easy to replace.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 15 to 16 provides removal and reattachment instructions. Consumables section page 101 discusses deteriorated pads. Independent SoundGuys and WalkmanBlog explicitly discuss removing and replacing pads, no sealed-pad inference.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clip-in pads. SoundGuys says you can pull the pads off and press them back into place.

Stretch-over1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 15 insertion of flexible pad rim into unit grooves, with alignment notches. SoundGuys explicitly says slot-plus-extra pad material instead of snap-in, WalkmanBlog says pads slide on/off a lip. Mapped to stretch-over, not clips or magnets.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

IP521Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026IP52 for dust and water resistance. Footnote 10 says it does not cover rain, splashes, immersion or excessive sweat.

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ear pads described as easy to replace.

Ear pads, Battery assembly, Headphone cable22Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5075/9ebcdf85a4f106789f2247bf73770af2/50750455M.pdfRead 7 October 2026European/UK reference guide page 1 expressly gives battery replacement steps with a Phillips screwdriver and replacement of protective enclosure together with battery. Self-repair, not normal-use hot swap. Ear pads are removable/reattachable in model help guide. Detachable headphone cable replaceability explicitly supported by SoundGuys and exact guide connector procedure. Use manufacturer-compatible battery assembly, availability period not asserted.

Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Firmware updates can be managed within the Nothing X app. The review names firmware V1.0.1.49.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

327g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Weight 327 g.2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Poids des ecouteurs 327 g.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Headphones weigh 327 g. The case weighs 384 g.

207g(7.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 207 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Width174.4Height190.2Depth78mm(6.9 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Height 190.2 mm, width 174.4 mm, depth 78.0 mm.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Certified Hi-Res Audio for wireless and wired listening. LDAC and hi-res certified (wired and wireless).

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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AK8YY300623Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3006Read 7 October 2026Official FCC grant mirror, Sony Group Corporation, April 22 2026. Exact YY3006-to-CH730N identity supplied by maker reference-guide cover. Only public grant/label metadata read. Internal photos embargoed until October 20 2026 were not downloaded or used.

Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio Certified24Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-3Read 7 October 2026Exact model Sound Quality section. Certification for personalised ear-shape spatial audio. Supported streaming app/subscription required. Does not imply a bundled paid streaming or spatial licence, and not Hi-Res Audio certification.

In the box

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In the box

Headphone (1) Pro, Hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headphone (1) Pro, hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and 3.5mm cable. The case has two tether attach points but no cord is included.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12: headset, headphone cable and documents. USB-C to USB-C charging cable is conditional by model/country, so not inherited into European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio cable	1
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20263.5 mm audio cable and USB-C cable. Lengths are not published.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ships with a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired listening. There is no room for cables in the case.

BSony WH-CH730N

Type	Length (m)	Count
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026One headphone cable per guide page 12, approximate maker length 1.2 m from exact JP spec.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Hardshell case with protective TPU lining. Case weighs 383.5 g.

None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 12 full standard box contents excludes a carrying case. European retail WalkmanBlog explicitly says no travel case supplied and no case mentioned in reference guide. Sony x Hello Kitty pouch/tote collaboration is a separate limited bundle, not inherited.

Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker model page.

Spec sheet

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specifications13Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact structured UK expanded specification table independently read through public indexed actual table. Normal direct curl 403 and web open error were not bypassed. Public table contains exact name, powered/passive impedance and sensitivity, driver, codecs, transmission band and box contents.

Manual

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helpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete current English maker guide, 115 pages. Shared regional sibling model is not added as another product.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Store text: Warranty included, 12 months of protection on phones, audio and wearables. This is a store-wide statement and the US region.

1year14Maker product pageservices.sony.co.uk/support/en/warranty/generalRead 7 October 2026UK manufacturer European guarantee terms, from original purchase. Two years applies to Xperia and is not borrowed. Statutory rights and registration-based selected-model extensions are separate. Web attempt 403 but ordinary direct curl 200 retrieved full current guarantee. Exact headset UK support links Repair/Warranty service.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.