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Series

ACCENTUM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

ACPAEBT, 700176, 7001771Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manual regulatory ACPAEBT plus exact Black SKU 700176 and White SKU 700177 in maker sheet. Current public shop SKU rows match.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact table Black 700176 and White 700177.

YY29661Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

4260752330596, 810091270592, 4260752330619, 8100912706151Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet directly maps Black EAN 4260752330596 / UPC 810091270592, White EAN 4260752330619 / UPC 810091270615. Current maker shop UPC rows match.

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.

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

8 January 20247Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/766165b6-91b2-4e80-8678-9a65abaa2fec/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20CES%202024%20press%20release%20FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full four-page maker CES announcement dated January 8, 2024 explicitly names new ACCENTUM Plus. February 20 availability is future wording in this announcement, independently verified as actual retail below.

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

Available4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Both exact Black 700176 and White 700177 current public maker variants available true. Current selling prices are not launch prices.

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.

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

$229.956Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full four-page maker US retail-launch release February 20, 2024 states MSRP 229.95 USD. Before local sales tax. Canadian amount and EUR without proven VAT scope not stored. Current SoundGuys commerce widget MSRP 249.95 is not original launch amount.

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

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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.

US6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

Music6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker release describes music listening and consumer travel use.

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

Over-ear1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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 enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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.

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

Flat4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly fold-flat design and freely swiveling hinges. Manual page 29 case diagram and launch release agree. No inward folding asserted.

Flat7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Same section rotation and wearing photos establish flat swivel only, not inward collapse.

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

Yes4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section: cups rotate, headphones do not fold inward.

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

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.

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

37mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.

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

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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

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Magnet

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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)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.

Min10 HzMax22 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manual page 34 gives the same 10 Hz-22 kHz acoustic range at -10 dB. No wireless transport bandwidth is inferred.

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 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 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)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.

95Ω1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Passive impedance 95 ohms. Powered active impedance 560 ohms is separately stated and not substituted.

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)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.

106dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Maker SPL 106 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Not a per-1-mW or per-1-V sensitivity, so sensitivity_reference omitted.

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 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 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128 dB/mW explicit.

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

0.3%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Advertised upper bound strictly below 0.3 percent at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL. Stored 0.3 is the published ceiling, not a measured value.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 explicitly sound effects are stored in headphones and remain active without Smart Control app on a different Bluetooth source.

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

51Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Maker sheet explicitly Bass Boost and Podcast sound modes. Both are independently demonstrated as EQ presets in SoundGuys review. Other preset names not stated are not guessed.

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

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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.

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

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Head tracking

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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.

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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 typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 7 expressly two ANC microphones directed outward and two inward. Four physical ANC microphones, not four voice microphones.

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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 2026App-adjustable ambient sound 20 levels.

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 21 transparency and ANC intensity remain incrementally adjustable in app. Numerical level count not stated.

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

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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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 exact selectable Off, Auto and Max wind-reduction modes. These are not ANC level counts.

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 notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured response follows the reviewer preference curve closely in bass and mids, with a narrow emphasis near 5-6 kHz.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Same exact unit and firmware, Objective Measurements text. No plotted numeric points, target curve deviation or review scores converted to dB.

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 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

The standardized call samples show wind-rejection problems. The reviewer finds the microphones adequate for indoor office calls.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Same unit and firmware, standardized ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant samples. No numerical microphone bandwidth inferred from audio.

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 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.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	53.25

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Provided unit tested three days, firmware 3.14.9, Smart Control 4.7.0. Looped standardized music peaking 75 dB SPL lasted 53 h 15 min with ANC on. Codec not named. 53.25 h actual test, distinct from 50 h maker claim.

BSony WH-CH720N

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	40.18

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)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

53.25h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

40.18h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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 spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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

MEMS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact sheet says two beamforming speech microphones, corroborated manual page 6 device diagram and current maker support specification. Manual page 34 incorrectly lists four voice microphones in a 2x2 array, conflicting with those exact sources. Retain two, distinct from four ANC microphones.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker table explicitly two mics, beamforming for noise reduction, corroborating sheet and manual device diagram.

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 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.

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

Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 202650 Hz-8 kHz, confirmed manual page 34 at -3 dB.

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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.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 multifunction button once toggles microphone during call. This is a shared physical button, not separate dedicated mute hardware.

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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.

Voice prompt3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 explicit Mute on / Mute off voice prompts. No mic-mute LED inferred from generic power LED.

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Sidetone

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 own voice playback controlled with app slider, can also be disabled.

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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.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 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 plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly included TRS analog cable and 2.5 mm TRS headset socket. Maker sheet confirms 3.5 mm source plug / 2.5 mm headset plug.

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

2.5 mm3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 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 cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 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 cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 explicitly USB audio playback and microphone recording on Mac/PC/mobile device, unlike analog mode. Bluetooth connections should be disconnected first.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 specifically analog listening when battery is empty. Bluetooth deactivates with analog cable, ANC needs battery, music/call/assistant controls unavailable.

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

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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.

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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

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.

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

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact sheet and current maker support list classic aptX as well as aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC. Call codecs mSBC/CVSD are not stored as music codecs. Bluetooth LE identification does not prove LE Audio or LC3.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact table explicitly SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive for music.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 two active Bluetooth devices, one audio source at a time.

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

23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 stores up to six paired devices, seventh overwrites least-used profile. This is not six simultaneous connections.

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

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Fast pairing

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 20265Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly compatibility with Android and iPhone. Desktop Mac/PC USB routes are documented in full manual page 29.

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 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.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 explicitly USB playback/recording Mac and PC. Exact SoundGuys FAQ independently confirms Android/iPhone Bluetooth compatibility. Generic mobile USB text does not establish every Android or iOS USB route.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026

BSony WH-CH720N

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

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

800mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 gives two alternative battery suppliers, each one physical cell of 800 mAh at 3.7 V, 2.96 Wh or rounded 3.0 Wh. 0.8 Ah x 3.7 V = 2.96 Wh. Current maker support agrees 800 mAh. Manual page 34 incorrectly puts 5 V USB input, 700 mAh and 2.96 Wh into one battery row, inconsistent with each other. That summary row is not used.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker support specification updated August 8, 2026 explicitly 800 mAh, matching full maker sheet rather than inconsistent manual summary.

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 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.

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 gives one cell installed and none outside product for each alternative supplier. Alternatives are not two simultaneously installed cells.

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 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.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Up to 50 hours music via Bluetooth with ANC on, iPhone at medium volume. Codec not named. No separate ANC-off claim inferred.

BSony WH-CH720N

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

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)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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 timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

210min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 11 explicitly complete charging cycle about 3.5 hours, corroborating specification sheet.

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

10min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: 3 minutes charging.

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

5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet explicitly 10 minutes charging for up to 5 hours music, also manual page 11 diagram. ANC state and codec not specified for quick charge.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 11 expressly can listen to music or make calls while charging, potentially increasing charge time. USB mode charges simultaneously on page 29.

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

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 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.

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No7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly says controls cannot be changed in app.

Wear detection

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 Smart Pause sensor pauses/resumes music, accepts calls on wearing and mutes/resumes calls on removal/replacement.

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

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 explicitly connected device Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button, using Bluetooth or USB. Smartphone/software compatibility applies. No built-in always-listening assistant license assumed.

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

Padded4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026

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

Silicone lining4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker description says soft touch silicone-lined headband. This describes the lining, not the structural core.

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Frame material

Plastic yokes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly yokes are plastic. Structural scope is the yokes, not a guess from generic mostly-plastic wording.

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Ear cup material

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Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section calls housings plastic. Not extrapolated to driver diaphragm.

Ear pad material

Leather-like covering5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly leather-like cushions. Real animal leather not asserted.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 30 explicitly instructions to remove/replace pads, press into earcup notch. No clip/twist/magnetic attachment enum guessed from generic notch.

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 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.

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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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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

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 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

Sennheiser Smart Control1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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, iOS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 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.

227g(8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Approximately 227 g device only, not 582 g packaged weight or 6520 g master carton.

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 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.

Width165Height195Depth48mm(6.5 × 7.7 × 1.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 explicitly 165 x 195 x 48 mm folded flat. Current support reproduces 16.5 x 19.5 x 4.8 without unit, and SoundGuys depth 480 mm is a transcription error. Use exact maker millimetre table.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current table labels folded-flat dimensions but omits the centimetre unit. Exact millimetre dimensions come from the full maker sheet.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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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.

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In the box

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In the box

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus headphones, USB-A to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 complete exact list, USB A to C cable, analog 3.5 mm stereo plug approx. 1.2 m, case and three documents. No airline adapter included.

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

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	Not available	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BSony WH-CH720N

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.2	1
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one of each cable, approximate maker lengths.

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

Soft5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly says soft-shell case. Maker packaging Hard box is the retail carton, not a hard carry case.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no case or bag included.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plus4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker product public JSON https://us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plus.js directly opened including product description, image array and SKU cells. Wrong /accentum-plus-wireless handle returns 404 and is not used.

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch720n5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch720nRead 5 October 2026Exact WH-CH720N product, not CH710N or new CH730N.

Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_01Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Full three-page maker specification sheet hosted by retailer Boulanger, dated 09/23. Technical and battery tables pages 2-3 opened and visually checked. Packaging and master-carton figures are not product dimensions or weight.

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch720n/spec10Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch720n/specRead 7 October 2026Maker full specification table published as HTML for exact WH-CH720N. No PDF invented.

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full 36-page official English manual version 08/25 A02 directly opened. Source conflicts in page 34 battery and speech-mic summary are explicitly resolved against full maker sheet and current support table. Page 35 warranty says 12 months, then generic most products 2-year wording. Warranty omitted pending exact market conditions.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official complete English help guide.

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.

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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.

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