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Sony WH-CH720N vs soundcore Q20i

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  • 27 the same
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Biggest differences

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  1. Quick chargeA: 1hB: 4hsoundcore is 4 times higher.
  2. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.
  3. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 60hsoundcore is 10 h higher.

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ASony WH-CH720N
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General

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Series
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.
Q1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Listed in the maker headphone range as the Q20i. The Life Q20 is a separate older model.
Model numbers
YY29661Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
A3004, A3004Z11, A3004Z21, A3004Z31, A3004Z52, A3004G11, A3004G21, A3004G31, A3004G521Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3004Z11 Black, A3004Z21 White, A3004Z31 Blue and A3004Z52 Pink. The global and UK stores sell the same colours as A3004G11, A3004G21, A3004G31 and A3004G52 with the same EANs. A3004 is the model number in the maker manual and the EU declaration of conformity.
GTIN / EAN
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.
194644127008, 194644187309, 194644135720, 1946442383601Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the four US store variants, which the UK store repeats for the G-code SKUs.
Announced
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.
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Status
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.
Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The US store lists Blue and White as available and Pink and Black as sold out on 2026-10-15. The product is on sale at $69.99.
Predecessor
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Successor
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.
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Launch price (US)
$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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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.
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Colours
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.
Black, White, Blue, Pink1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Colour options Blue, Pink, White and Black. The US store option name is spelled BIue, which is read as Blue.
Segment
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.
Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Sold as noise cancelling headphones for commuting, travel and work. The page has no gaming or studio positioning.

Design

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Form factor
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.
Over-ear6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Background: over-ear Bluetooth headphone.8Reviewrobbsutton.com/soundcore-by-anker-q20i-hybrid-active-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes an over-ear design with memory foam ear cups and an adjustable headband.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Closed5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back.
Wearing style
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.
Headband5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.
Folding
Flat7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Same section rotation and wearing photos establish flat swivel only, not inward collapse.
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Swivelling ear cups
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section: cups rotate, headphones do not fold inward.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Dynamic1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The page says oversized 40mm dynamic drivers with BassUp technology.
Driver size
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
40mm1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026
Drivers per side
116Review52audio.com/archives/166923.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model full teardown reports a 30 mm driver unit in each earcup. Microphones are separate components.
15Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Driver count: 1.
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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.
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Wireless audio transmission band
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.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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.
16Ω2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The manual names no power state.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 128 dB/mW explicit.
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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.
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EQ presets
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.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
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.
Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling. The page claims it reduces up to 90 percent of noise such as planes and car engines. That is a percentage claim and is not stored as dB.
ANC type
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.
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling with internal and external microphones.
ANC 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.
41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 20262 internal and 2 external mics work in tandem to detect external noise. This counts the ANC microphones only. The page does not say which microphone picks up the voice on calls.
Adaptive ANC
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.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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.
Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Transparency mode is one of the 3 modes ANC, Normal and Transparency.
Adjustable transparency
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.
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Conversation detection
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.
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Wind noise reduction
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.
No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Wind noise reduction: no.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
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.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASony WH-CH720N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes40.18
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact CH720N unit tested over 10 days with Headphones Connect 10.1.0. Continuous Bluetooth playback ANC on 40 h 11 min. Standard linked method /how-we-test/ peaks music at 75 dB SPL. Codec and firmware unspecified, lighting omitted. Higher than maker 35 h under different documented method.
Bsoundcore Q20i
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Battery life (measured, max)
40.18h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
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.
Built-in5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Microphone: yes, a built-in array. No boom is listed.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Built-in microphone on the ear cup.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
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.
Bluetooth, Analog2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth pairing and wired listening with a 3.5mm AUX cable. Wired listening turns Bluetooth off.
Analog source plugs
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.
3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026The included AUX cable has no microphone, so it is a 3.5 mm stereo (TRS) plug. The page does not name the plug type.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 65 connection diagram and input jack.
3.5 mm2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired listening page: plug a 3.5mm AUX cable into the headphones. Wired listening turns Bluetooth off and disables ANC. The manual does not say whether the cable is detachable at the headset end, so the jack is recorded and not a fixed cable.
Longest included cable
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.
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Headset USB plug or port
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.
USB-C2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-C charging port. It is not used for audio.
Audio over USB-C cable
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.
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Passive wired listening
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 65 explicitly allows playback with headset off. Cable calls use the phone microphone.
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Wireless receiver
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None2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual describes Bluetooth only and names no dongle or receiver.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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.
10m2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 10 m / 32.8 ft. No conditions are given. The 2026 guide says 15 m.7Reviewouteraudio.com/soundcore-q20-vs-q20iRead 15 October 2026The page says a range of up to 10 meters.
Bluetooth
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
5.01Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Connect to two devices simultaneously with Bluetooth 5.0. A newer 2026 maker guide for the Q20i prints Bluetooth 5.3, see the doubts. The store page and the older manual both say 5.0.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.0.7Reviewouteraudio.com/soundcore-q20-vs-q20iRead 15 October 2026The page says Bluetooth 5.0.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
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LE Audio
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.
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
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.
Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Dual-Connections: connect to two devices simultaneously and switch between them.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connections: the headphones can connect with two devices at the same time.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026Multipoint pairing with two devices. Only one plays at a time.
Multipoint devices
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
21Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
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.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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.
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Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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.
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
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.
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Connection per platform
ASony WH-CH720N
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact guide individual Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac Bluetooth chapters, phone call chapters and page 86 Making a video call on your computer. Requires HFP/HSP calling path and compatible app. Page 86 expressly links Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac connection chapters. A2DP-only mode is not a microphone path. No unsupported console or analog mic row.
Bsoundcore Q20i
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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.
800mAh2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh.
Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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.
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-CH720N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes35
BluetoothNo50
AnalogYes35
AnalogNo50
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 visually checked: both AAC and SBC have Bluetooth 35 h ANC on, 50 h ANC/ambient off. Powered cable rows likewise 35/50 h. EQ, DSEE and voice-wake features shorten runtime, page 19. Calling and ambient-mode runtimes are not mixed into these rows.
Bsoundcore Q20i
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo60
BluetoothYes40
Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 202640 hours with ANC on and 60 hours in normal mode. The playback codec is not stated. The Anker Japan FAQ names the test conditions.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC off up to 60 hours, with ANC on up to 40 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026About 40 hours with ANC on and about 60 hours with ANC off over Bluetooth. Anker's tests used default settings, standard mode and 50 percent volume.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
60h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
35h
40h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
60h
Charging port
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.
USB-C2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging page: USB-C charging port and a certified USB-C charging cable.
Full charge time
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.
90min2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Charging time 90 minutes. The Anker Japan FAQ also says about 90 minutes. The 2026 maker guide for the Q20i and Q11i says 2 hours, see the doubts.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026Anker Japan FAQ, in Japanese: full charge takes about 90 minutes.
Quick charge time
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: 3 minutes charging.
5min1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Fast charge for 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging diagram: 5 min = 4 hr.
Quick charge playback
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.
4h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Fast charge for 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging diagram: 5 min = 4 hr.
Use while charging
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.
No2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging page: Do not turn on your headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 10-11: volume, playback/call, power and NC/AMB buttons.
Buttons2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls table: multi-function button, volume buttons and an NC button. No touch controls are listed.
Volume control
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.
Buttons2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Volume up and volume down are single presses of separate buttons.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
Remappable controls
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly says controls cannot be changed in app.
Not available
Wear detection
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.
No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Auto pause: no.
Voice assistant
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.
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026A long press of the NC button for 2 seconds activates the voice assistant. The assistant names come from the SoundGuys listing.5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Voice assistant support: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
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.
Padded5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head, material plastic with padding.
Headband material
Not available
Plastic with padding5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband material: plastic with padding.
Frame material
Not available
Plastic5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic.
Ear cup material
Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section calls housings plastic. Not extrapolated to driver diaphragm.
Not available
Ear pad material
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.
Memory foam5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Ear pad type: memory foam. The ear cup material row reads memory foam and PU leather.
Replaceable ear pads
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.
Yes6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026The device page lists an Ear Pads replacement guide. The Q20i battery and LED diffuser guides begin with removing an ear pad.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Clip6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026The iFixit guides remove the ear pad by prying it out of the groove where it meets the driver assembly until it releases around the whole perimeter. No screws or glue are mentioned, so it is read as a press-fit pad.
Ear pad opening
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.
Not available
Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
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.
Not available

Software

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Companion app
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.
soundcore1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Download the soundcore app for customizable EQ, 22 presets and the 3 listening modes.
App platforms
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.
Android, iOS2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual shows the Google Play and Apple App Store marks for the soundcore app.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 98: update headset software.
Yes2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update page: the soundcore app tells you when a new firmware version is found.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
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.
Not available
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Compatible with Hi-Res certified audio via the AUX cable. iFixit also lists Hi-Res Audio certification. Stored as the wired Hi-Res Audio mark.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Background lists hi-res audio certification.
Communication certifications
Not available
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FCC ID
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.
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
TCO Certified1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box
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.
Q20i headphones, USB-C cable, AUX cable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The page image alt text reads: bluetooth headphones with USB-C cable and AUX cable included. No full box list is printed. Cable lengths and a pouch are not stated.
Cables included
ASony WH-CH720N
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Headphone cable1.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one of each cable, approximate maker lengths.
Bsoundcore Q20i
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
AUX cable1
Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026USB-C cable and AUX cable per the page image alt text.
Carrying case
None7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no case or bag included.
Not available

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
1.5years4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: quality-related defects on all headphone series are covered by an 18-month warranty from the date of purchase. The same page covers every Q20i colour. Statutory warranties in other markets can be longer.

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