Experts recommend Sony WH-1000XM5 more than Sony CH-720N
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Sony WH-1000XM5 over Sony CH-720N, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 recommendations: from IGN (17 May 2024), Tom's Guide (15 Oct 2024) What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and 6 others. By contrast, Sony CH-720N received only 2 recommendations from What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and CNET (15 Oct 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
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| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 8 | - | Check price |  Sony CH-720N | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1 and Sony CH-720N as #3
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 Awards winner. The best-value all-rounders you can buy, period... ... ... #3 out of 8 Sony CH-720N Awards winner. Affordability and active noise cancelling go hand in hand here – and sound is great too... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #2 and Sony CH-720N as #5
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 16 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best noise-canceling headphones from Sony... ... ... #5 out of 16 Sony CH-720N Top Value Sony Midrange Noise-Canceling Headphones... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Wireless Headphones... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 15 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 The Best Wireless Headphones Overall... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WH-1000XM5 The best wireless headphones overall... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 14 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Overall Headphones... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 18 Sep 2024 Wirecutter ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #3
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 4 Sony WH-1000XM5 Great performance, with some effort... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #5
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Headphones for Audiophiles / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #7
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 The best Sony noise cancelling headphones... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sony WH-1000XM5 outranks Sony CH-720N. This is not to say that Sony CH-720N is a bad option. Like Sony WH-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WH-1000XM5 outranks Sony CH-720N by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 20 Nov 2024, Sony WH-1000XM5 is more critically acclaimed than Sony CH-720N.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN | Tom's Guide | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | Rtings.com |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $535 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
- | 9 | 8 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 15
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 77 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Immerse yourself in the world of music with these noise cancelling headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5. They come equipped with an advanced noise cancellation feature, powered by two processors controlling eight microphones. Experience the magic of noise cancelling headphones bluetooth technology, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience free from external disturbances. This unique, distraction-free listening experience sets the Sony WH-1000XM5 apart from other headphones in the market.
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