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Sony WH-CH720N vs soundcore Space One

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WH-CH720N

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Space One

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  • 39 different values
  • 26 known for one only
  • 28 the same
  • 59 missing for both

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. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A192g
B265g

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ASony WH-CH720N
Bsoundcore Space One

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.
Space6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Introduced as an addition to the Space Series, successor to the Life Q30.
Model numbers
YY29661Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
A3035, A3035G11, A3035G21, A3035Z116Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Identified by model no. A3035. MFR number A3035Z11.7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Manufacturer code A3035G11 for the black model. The cream page lists A3035G21.
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.
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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.
Available2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $99.99.
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.
soundcore Space 211Reviewtomsguide.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.12Press 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.
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.
$99.994Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Spec box: Price $99.99 USD. The review header gives MSRP $99.99.
Launch price (EU)
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€99.995Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026Full specs list EU RRP EUR 99.99, UK RRP GBP 89.99 and USA RRP USD 99.99. 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, Sky Blue, Latte Cream2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Page says three colors. The color names Jet Black, Sky Blue and Latte Cream come from the SoundGuys and Trusted Reviews reviews and from the maker refurbished listings.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Color options: Jet Black, Sky Blue and Latte Cream.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026Finishes named sky blue, latte cream and jet black.
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.
Music2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Maker markets it as active noise cancelling headphones for music with Hi-Res wireless audio.

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-ear7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type of ear cushions: Over-ear
Ear cup enclosure
Closed3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Headphone unit type: closed dynamic.
Closed7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Types of design: Closed
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.
Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the length of the headband for a comfortable fit.
Folding
Flat7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Same section rotation and wearing photos establish flat swivel only, not inward collapse.
Inward9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/anker-soundcore-space-one-reviewRead 11 October 2026Folding design: both ear cups fold in. A small travel pouch is included.
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.
Dynamic2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Maker text: 40mm dynamic drivers
Driver size
30mm3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH720N/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Driver unit 30 mm.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40mm
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.
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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.
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz. The manual gives no test conditions. Trusted Reviews prints a 20 to 40,000 Hz range in its spec box, which is not stored because the maker manual states the value.
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.
16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The manual does not name the 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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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Customized EQ: Hear ID
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.
84Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The Soundcore app has a custom EQ with eight bands.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise cancellation page: NC button switches between noise cancellation and transparency mode.
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.
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise cancellation page: Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts the level automatically for various scenarios. Custom Noise Cancelling sets the level manually.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Transparency page: Custom Transparency Mode sets the level of transparency manually.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 20265 levels of adjustable transparency
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Easy Chat page: Easy Chat automatically lowers the volume of music and amplifies the voice of the person you talk to. It turns on automatically when you speak and off after 5 seconds without speaking (beta, enabled in the app).
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.
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The app Ambient Sound section has a wind noise reduction switch.

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.
Bass and treble are over-emphasized against the SoundGuys target.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026The review lists over-emphasized bass and treble as a con. Measured against the SoundGuys house curve.
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.
Voices are clear in ideal conditions. Background noise is blocked well in the simulated street and wind conditions.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review says the three-microphone AI system blocks background noise and focuses on voices.
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 One
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes42.95
Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Battery test result: 42 hours 57 minutes with ANC on, stored as 42.95 hours. Test volume and codec are not stated in the review text.
Battery life (measured, max)
40.18h
42.95h
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-in2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI. Built into the ear cups. 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.
32Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI
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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AI2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Calls: 3 mics with AI. Stored as 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, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wired listening page: 3.5mm AUX cable. Bluetooth for wireless. 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.
3.5 mm TRS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wired listening page: 3.5mm AUX cable. The maker support FAQ says the AUX cable has no microphone, so it is a stereo (TRS) cable.
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 mm6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026The box has a 48-inch audio cable with straight 3.5 mm plugs on both ends. The maker support FAQ describes the AUX-in connection.
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.
1.2192m6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 202648 inch audio cable converted exactly. SoundGuys lists 1.3 m in its spec box.
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-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: Use a certified USB-C charging cable and charger. The USB-C port is for 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.
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Cons list: No audio over USB.
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.
Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Page FAQ: if the headphones are turned off while connected by the AUX-in cable, the classic EQ is not active and sound quality is lower. Audio still plays with the power off.
Wireless receiver
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None7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Included by default list has no wireless 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.
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15m / 49ft. The Amazon listing text copied by iFixit says 10 m. The maker manual is stored.
Bluetooth
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3
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, LDAC1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026LDAC page: LDAC is enabled in the Soundcore app and needs Android 8.0 or later. SBC and AAC come from the SoundGuys review and the Trusted Reviews FAQ.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, plus SBC and AAC for other devices.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/soundcore-space-oneRead 11 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDAC streaming codecs.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, SBC and AAC decoding.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dual connections page: the headphones can connect with two devices at the same time.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Multipoint Connection: yes
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.
21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dual connections page: two 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.
Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pairing for Android 6.0 and above.
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, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0 or later with Google Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Used with an iPhone throughout the test period.
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 One
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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.
580mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 580mAh. Input 5V 0.58 A.
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 One
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes40
BluetoothNo55
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC off up to 55 hours, with ANC on up to 40 hours. The maker support FAQ says these are tested on an iPhone at 50% volume. The codec is not stated. LDAC reduces playtime, but the manual gives no figure.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Playtime 55H/40H. FAQ: tested on an iPhone at 50% volume, ANC 40 hours, Transparency 40 hours, Normal 55 hours.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
35h
40h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
55h
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-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: USB-C port. Fully dry the USB port before charging.
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.
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026SPECS table: Charging time 2 hours
Quick charge time
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18: 3 minutes charging.
5min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: 5 min gives 4 hr.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Fast Charging: 5 Mins = 4H. FAQ: 5 min fast charge gives 4 hours in Normal mode.
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.
4h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: 5 min gives 4 hr. The maker support FAQ says this is under Normal mode.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Fast Charging: 5 Mins = 4H
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.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 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.
Buttons1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Button controls page lists physical buttons for NC, power, play and pause, volume and calls.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Physical buttons on both ear cups. No touch controls.
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.
Buttons1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Button controls page: Volume up and down by pressing the button 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.
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026Controls are customizable in the Soundcore 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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wearing Detection page: music auto-pauses when you remove the headphones and resumes when you wear them again. It is enabled in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-one-review-111648Read 11 October 2026A sensor in the left ear cup pauses the music when you take the headphones off. It can be adjusted 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.
Google Assistant, Siri7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Compatible with voice assistant: 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.
Padded6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Relaxed fit with flexible padded headband and thin ear pads.
Headband material
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Frame material
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Ear cup material
Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section calls housings plastic. Not extrapolated to driver diaphragm.
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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.
PU leather7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Ear cushion material: Fabric, Foam, Imitation leather8Reviewt3.com/reviews/soundcore-space-one-reviewRead 11 October 2026The headband and the ear cups are made of a combination of PU leather and cushioning. SoundGuys calls the pads soft silicone, which does not match the maker pad parts or two other sources.
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.
Yes10Spec databaseifixit.com/Guide/Anker+Soundcore+Space+One+Ear+Pad+Replacement/185332Read 11 October 2026Repair guide: pry the ear pad off the driver housing with a spudger. The same steps apply to both pads.
Ear pad attachment
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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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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 pads6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026iFixit publishes an ear pad replacement guide that pries the ear pad off the driver housing.

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.
Soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app to switch ambient sound modes, adjust EQ, update firmware and more.
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, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store. iFixit lists iOS 13.0 or later and Android 7.0 or later.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026Soundcore app, iOS 13.0 or later and Android 7.0 or later.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 98: update headset software.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Firmware update page: the app shows a new firmware version 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.
265g(9.3 oz)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Weight: 265g (9.35 oz)7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Weight in grams 265 g, the same as the maker.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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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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TCO Certified1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014218/en_US/000014218.pdfRead 11 October 2026Manual cover: TCO 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.
Space One headphones, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, Travel pouch, Quick start guide, Safety information6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: headphones, 12-inch USB-A to USB-C cable, 48-inch audio cable with straight 3.5 mm plugs on both ends, cloth storage pouch, quick start guide, safety instructions.7Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/947607/soundcore-space-one-black.htmlRead 11 October 2026Included by default: Travel Pouch, AUX cable, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Safety sheet, Quick start guide
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 One
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.30481
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable1.21921
Source6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Space_OneRead 11 October 202612 in is 0.3048 m and 48 in is 1.2192 m, converted exactly.
Carrying case
None7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no case or bag included.
Soft2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-one-a3035011Read 11 October 2026Specs row Special Features: Travel Pouch, AUX. A pouch, not a hard 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.
1.5years3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 11 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months from the date of purchase. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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