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Sony WH-CH720N vs soundcore Space 2

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WH-CH720N

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  • 28 the same
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Biggest differences

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

  1. Quick chargeA: 1hB: 4hsoundcore is 4 times higher.
  2. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.
  3. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 70hsoundcore is 20 h higher.
  4. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.

Weight

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Headset weight
A192g
B264g

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ASony WH-CH720N
Bsoundcore Space 2

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.
Space8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Series: Soundcore Space Series, Generation 2nd Generation.
Model numbers
YY29661Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
D1402, D1402Z11, D1402Z21, D1402Z614Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKUs from the product data: D1402Z61 Seafoam Green, D1402Z21 Linen White, D1402Z11 Jet Black. D1402 is the base model on the user guide and the Amazon listing.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Number D1402, Jet Black listing.
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.
194644321956, 194644321963, 1946443219704Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant barcodes: 194644321970 Seafoam Green, 194644321963 Linen White, 194644321956 Jet Black. The Amazon UPC for the Jet Black listing is 194644321956.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026UPC 194644321956 on the Jet Black listing.
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.
1 March 20269Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Article dated 03/01/2026: unveiled at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Cult of Mac says announced in early March.
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.
Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The maker US store lists the product and retailers sell it. The US store itself showed sold out when read, which is stock and not a discontinuation.
Predecessor
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soundcore Space One17Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/ive-been-trying-soundcores-space-2-headphones-at-mwc-2026-and-i-dont-want-to-take-them-offRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Space 2 the follow-up to the Space One and compares it with its predecessor's battery life.18Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/09/when-your-budget-headphones-outlive-your-vacationRead 23 October 2026The Gadgeteer says the Space 2 replaces the Space One in Anker's lineup.
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.
$129.994Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Regular price $129.99 USD.9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026$129.99 in the US.
Launch price (EU)
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€129.999Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Retail price $129.99 in the US, GBP 129.99 in the UK and EUR 129.99 in Germany and the EU. Tax treatment is not stated.
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.
Jet Black, Linen White, Seafoam Green4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Colour picker: Seafoam Green, Linen White, Jet Black. The store showed every colour as sold out or unavailable when read, while Amazon US and other retailers sell it.
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.
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Maker text: noise cancelling headphones for all-day wear and travel, with Hi-Res Audio and LDAC. Stored as music.

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-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear. HeadphoneCheck lists ear coupling over-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Closed12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Type closed-back, ear coupling over-ear.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: headphone style 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.
Headband10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Over-ear headband with plush memory foam padding on the headband and ear cups.
Folding
Flat7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Same section rotation and wearing photos establish flat swivel only, not inward collapse.
Flat and inward10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat and fold up compactly.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The foldable Space 2 can be folded flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat and fold inward.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section: cups rotate, headphones do not fold inward.
Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat.
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.
Dynamic8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver. HeadphoneCheck and SoundGuys also list a dynamic driver.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Transducer principle dynamic.
Driver size
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
40mm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Driver Size 40 mm.
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.
111Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Specification list: Driver Count 1.
Diaphragm material
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Double-layer silk and metal-ceramic diaphragm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: double-layer diaphragm. Cult of Mac, SoundGuys and Ubergizmo name it a silk diaphragm with metal-ceramic material.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Double-layer diaphragm drivers combining a silk diaphragm with metal ceramic material.
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.
Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. No power state or test standard is given. The 40 kHz end applies to LDAC at best, and no source separates wired from wireless.
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.
16Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Impedance 16 ohm +/- 15%. No power state is given.
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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Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026HearID Sound builds a personalised EQ from a hearing test and a preference test.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026HearID personalised EQ is a gamified hearing test that builds an EQ.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026HearID 3.0 hearing test builds a personalized EQ.
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.
810Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A custom 8-band EQ.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026An eight-band EQ that can be saved as presets.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Eight-band equaliser in the Soundcore app.
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.
3D Audio3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Features: 3D Audio enhances stereo and spatial effects, and cannot be used together with LDAC. SoundGuys and HeadphoneCheck call it 3D Sound.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A 3D Sound toggle for spatial audio.
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.
Yes4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4-stage low-frequency noise cancelling system.
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.
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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.
48Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Product description: 2 noise-detecting microphones on each side.
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.
Yes9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 4-stage noise cancelling is designed to adjust automatically to environments such as jet engines, buses and offices. SoundGuys calls it adaptive four-stage ANC and HeadphoneCheck says the adaptive ANC activates automatically.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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37dB6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Specification: noise cancellation depth -37 dB (tested in Anker laboratory). The frequency is not stated. Stored as 37 dB of attenuation.
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.
Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Transparency page: switch to transparency mode with the NC button.
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.
No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The review wishes for a transparency mode with two or three adjustable intensity levels, so none exists.
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.
No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The Easy Chat function is exclusive to the Space One.
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.
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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.
Against the SoundGuys house curve the response is about 3 to 4 dB above it in the sub-bass below 50 Hz, dips to about 6 dB below it near 125 Hz, peaks at about 6.5 dB near 1.6 kHz and about 8 dB near 8 kHz, and rolls off above 10 kHz. SoundGuys calls the default tuning boxy and says it changes with ANC off.11Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Lab chart against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: +3.9 dB at 20 Hz, +2.6 dB at 50 Hz, -6.3 dB at 125 Hz, 0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.5 dB at 1.6 kHz, +5.4 dB at 3.15 kHz, +5.9 dB at 5 kHz, +7.9 dB at 8 kHz, -3.5 dB at 10 kHz and -16.3 dB at 16 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named.
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.
In ideal conditions the voice sounds clear and natural. Noise rejection is very good in office and street conditions. In wind the voice is a little muffled but understandable.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review says the three-mic array works well and wind is the weak spot.
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 Space 2
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes53.35
Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026In the SoundGuys standardized battery test the headphones lasted 53 hours 21 minutes with ANC on, stored as 53.35 hours. Codec, volume and test signal are not stated in the review. The review header says battery is not measured, which contradicts the body text.
Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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263g(9.3 oz)12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight without cable 263 g and with cable 271 g. The maker figures are 264 g and 261 g.

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-in10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The three microphones are built into the ear cups. The review and the box list no boom microphone.
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.
310Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Three-mic array with an AI noise-reduction algorithm for calls.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026A 3-microphone array.
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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AI9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026A three-microphone array paired with AI noise reduction.
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, Analog5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired listening: 3.5 mm AUX cable. Bluetooth turns off in wired mode. The USB-C port is for charging.
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.
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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 mm5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 5: 3.5 mm Audio Input on the headphones. Amazon lists the cable as detachable.
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-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 4: USB-C Charging Port. It is charging only.
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.
No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Space 2 does not support USB-C audio. The USB-C port is for charging only.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026No direct support for USB-C audio. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, which the maker manual contradicts.
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.
Yes1Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-connect-my-soundcore-Space-2-using-the-AUX-cableRead 15 October 2026The maker AUX article says to keep the headphones off while connecting the cable, then hold the power button for 2 seconds so the default EQ applies. The headphones power off when the cable is removed. It does not say whether sound plays with a flat battery. HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac say it does, so passive listening is stored as true.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Not stated in this review. The value comes from HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm input works both passively with a depleted battery and actively with noise cancellation and transparency available.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026The wired option makes the headphones practical when the battery is completely flat.
Wireless receiver
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None5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box has no 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.
15m5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Range 49 ft (15 m).
Bluetooth
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
6.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Version 6.1. What Hi-Fi prints 6.0, which does not match the maker.
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.
SBC, AAC, LDAC4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: LDAC in wireless mode. SBC and AAC come from the support article.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026LDAC page: LDAC needs Android 8.0 or later and is enabled in the soundcore app. SBC and AAC come from the support article.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026What audio codecs are supported? SBC, AAC and LDAC.
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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No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026They do not support Auracast.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Space 2 does not support Auracast.
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.
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Dual device connection is enabled by default and can be switched off in the soundcore app. Audio switches between devices manually or automatically.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connections: enabled by default, and LDAC remains available with two devices connected.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Multipoint connectivity works with the phone and laptop and switches automatically.
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.
25Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections: two devices at once.
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.
Google Fast Pair5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing: Google Fast Pairing for Android 6.0 and above, which may be unavailable in some regions.
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.
Android, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore app on iOS and Android. Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 and above. LDAC needs Android. Other hosts work over Bluetooth or the 3.5 mm cable but are not documented.
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 Space 2
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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.
750mAh5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Battery Capacity 750 mAh x 1. Input 5V 0.75A.
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 Space 2
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesNot available50
BluetoothNoNot available70
BluetoothYesLDAC40
BluetoothNoLDAC45
Source4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: up to 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with ANC off.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS Playtime: ANC On 50 hours, ANC Off 70 hours, LDAC + ANC On 40 hours, LDAC + ANC Off 45 hours. The support article says the figures are tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off, and that 3D audio effects and EQ switching reduce playtime.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Battery FAQ: ANC mode 50H, ANC mode + LDAC 40H, Normal mode 70H, tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off. With wearing detection on the figures are 5 hours lower. The manual's LDAC with ANC off figure (45 h) is not in the FAQ.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
70h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
35h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
70h
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-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: use the included 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.
120min5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Charging Time approx. 2 hr. Charging page: a full charge takes about 2 hours. HeadphoneCheck measured 95 minutes.
Quick charge time
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: 3 minutes charging.
5min4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours of listening from a 5-minute charge.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: a 5-minute quick charge provides up to 4 hours of wireless playtime.
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.
4h4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours from a 5-minute charge. The support article says this is wireless playtime.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: 5 min = 4 hr playback.
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.
No5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: do not use the 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.
Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: NC button, power button, volume up and down, multi-function button. All physical buttons.
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.
Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: volume up and volume down press once.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly says controls cannot be changed in app.
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to the phone voice assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode. Only one function at a time.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to Voice Assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode in the app.
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.
Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing detection page: music pauses when the headphones come off and resumes when worn. It is off by default and works only over Bluetooth.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A wearing detection sensor sits in the left ear cup. It is off by default.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Wear detection needs calibration in the app.
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.
Voice Assistant, Anka3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The long-press function can start the phone's native voice assistant or the Anka voice assistant.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: Activate Voice Assistant / Anka / AI Translation / Nap Mode.

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.
Padded14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Padded headband that did not feel heavy.
Headband material
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Frame material
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Plastic with a metal headband frame10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The build is primarily plastic with a metal frame underneath.
Ear cup material
Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section calls housings plastic. Not extrapolated to driver diaphragm.
ABS and polycarbonate8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Additional details: Enclosure Material ABS and polycarbonate.
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.
Protein leather over slow-rebound memory foam4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: upgraded protein leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam.
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.
Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Maker support article: the ear cushions are designed to be removable and replaced at home with no tools. They are not left or right specific. Soundcore sells Space 2 ear cushions on its store.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Clip2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Remove by pushing the cushion inward and pulling it outward. Install by aligning each locating pin with its hole and pressing until it snaps in flush. The care article says mounting tabs and slots. Stored as clip.
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.
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Ear tips included
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Not available
Dust and water rating
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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.
Ear cushions2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Ear cushions only. No source says the battery can be replaced by the user.

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.
soundcore5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual refers to the soundcore app.
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, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Soundcore app is supported on iOS and Android.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 98: update headset software.
Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update page: the app shows new firmware when it 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.
264g(9.3 oz)8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Item Weight 264 g, Mfr Part Number D1402, manufacturer Anker. What Hi-Fi and TechRadar also say 264 g and Tom's Guide 9.3 oz. SoundGuys, Thumb Culture and the launch coverage say 261 g, and Anker Japan says about 260 g. HeadphoneCheck lists 263 g without cable and 271 g with cable.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: supports Hi-Res Audio in wired mode and LDAC in wireless mode. The Amazon title says LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio. No certification list was checked.
Communication certifications
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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.
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Other certifications
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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.
Space 2 headphones, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm AUX cable, Travel pouch8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media: AUX cable x1, cable, Space 2 headphones x1, travel pouch x1. HeadphoneCheck lists the USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable and carry pouch.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Delivery scope: USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable, carry pouch.
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 Space 2
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media lists one AUX cable and one cable. HeadphoneCheck names a USB-C charging cable and a mini-jack cable. Lengths are not published, and HeadphoneCheck calls the USB-C cable short.
Carrying case
None7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no case or bag included.
Soft10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore includes only a cloth pouch, no hardshell case.

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.
1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: headphones 18 months from the purchase date. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer. The Amazon listing also says 18.

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