Prices for Sony headphones tend to fluctuate, and throughout the year, you’ll find discounts on most models — sometimes major discounts. While we can’t track all of them (there are a lot), we’ve put together a list of current deals and pricing for the most popular models. We also have lists of the best deals on Beats headphones and best AirPods deals in case you’re considering other brands.
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Battery life Rated up to 35 hoursNoise Cancelling YesMultipoint YesHeadphone Type Over-ear wireless headphonesWater-Resistant No IP rating
Sony’s improved entry-level noise-canceling headphones, the CH-720N, have a bit of a plasticky budget vibe, but they’re lightweight and very comfortable. Part of me was expecting them to sound mediocre, but I was pleasantly surprised. No, they don’t sound as good as the WH-1000XM5. But they sound more premium than they look and feel, and their overall performance is a step up from their predecessor, the CH-710N. Are they worth $150? Maybe, maybe not. But they’re a more competitive option when you can pick them up on sale. Right now they’re marked down to just $115 at Walmart.
All-time low price: $100
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How we test headphones at CNET
We test headphones based on five key criteria, comparing similarly styled and priced models. These criteria include design, sound quality, features, voice-calling performance and value.
Evaluating design, we assess not only how comfortable the headphones or earbuds fit (ergonomics) but their build quality and how well the controls are implemented. For earbuds, we also look at water- and dust-resistance ratings.
We evaluate sound quality by listening to a set playlist of music tracks and comparing the headphones to top competing products in their price range. Sonic traits such as bass definition, clarity, dynamic range and how natural the headphones sound are key factors in our assessment.
Some great-sounding headphones aren’t loaded with features, but we do take any extra features into account. These include everything from noise-canceling and transparency modes (ambient sound mode) to special sound modes to ear-detection sensors that automatically pause your music when you take the headphones off your ears.
When we test voice-calling performance, we make calls in the noisy streets of New York and evaluate how well the headphones reduce background noise and how clearly callers can hear your voice.
We determine value after evaluating the strength of the earbuds against all these criteria and what the headphones are able to deliver compared with other models in their price class.
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