The Sony WH-CH710N Wireless are mid-range noise cancelling (ANC) headphones. These over-ears don't support a companion app, multi-device pairing, or even come with a carrying case, unlike higher-end models from this manufacturer, like the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless. However, they're equipped with an ANC system to help cut down some background sound, although it's not quite powerful enough to make a sizeable dent in high-noise environments like train stations or inside a plane.
Our Verdict
The Sony WH-CH710N are decent for neutral sound. They have a very accurate mid-range that helps make voices and lead instruments clear and present in the mix. However, their bass-heavy sound profile isn't ideal for all listeners. They also have an inconsistent audio delivery in the mid and treble ranges, depending on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head. Unlike many other Sony headphones, they aren't compatible with the Sony | Headphones Connect app, so you can't customize their sound profile.
- Comfortable fit.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Sony WH-CH710N are reasonable for commuting and travel. They're comfortable enough to wear for long periods without much fatigue, and their long continuous battery life can get you through long international flights. Unfortunately, their bulky design isn't very portable. They also don't block out much background noise, especially in the bass range, so you'll still hear bus and plane engines while wearing these headphones.
- Comfortable fit.
- Long continuous battery life.
- ANC has a very hard time blocking out bass-range noise.
- Not very portable.
The Sony WHCH710N are okay for sports and fitness. However, they're still over-ear headphones and have a bulky design that isn't very portable. While they have a comfortable fit, they can move around and fall off during tough workouts.
- Comfortable fit.
- Not very portable.
The Sony WH-CH710N are okay for office use. These comfortable over-ears have a long battery life that can get you through multiple work days without recharging. They don't leak much sound at high volumes, so you can enjoy your favorite tunes without bothering your coworkers. Their ANC can also cut down some sound around you, like coworkers talking and the hum of AC units. However, they don't support multi-device pairing, so you can't connect them to your phone and PC simultaneously.
- Comfortable fit.
- Long continuous battery life.
- No multi-device pairing.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Sony WH-CH710N are Bluetooth-only headphones you can't use wirelessly with PlayStation or Xbox consoles. They're compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is likely too high to be suitable for wireless gaming.
The Sony WH-CH710N are satisfactory for wired gaming. You can plug these headphones into your Xbox or PlayStation controller to receive audio; however, you can't use the microphone to communicate with your teammates. Their comfortable fit is ideal for long gaming sessions, and their bass-heavy sound profile adds an extra punch to action-packed scenes.
- Comfortable fit.
- Don't support mic when wired.
The Sony WH-CH710N are just okay for phone calls. Their integrated microphone makes your voice sound clear but also thin and unnatural. However, you won't have an issue being understood clearly. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise in noisier settings, like a train station. Also, they don't isolate much background noise, which may be distracting during phone calls.
- Mic transmits voice clearly.
- ANC has a very hard time blocking out bass-range noise.
Changelog
- Updated Jun 16, 2023: We've updated this review's text to improve its clarity and accuracy.
- Updated May 17, 2023: We've lowered the Noise Handling's Speech + Pink Noise Handling score from '6.5' to 6'.0' to better reflect the microphone's performance.
- Updated May 08, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Sony WH-CH720N Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Sep 21, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Sony WH-CH710N come in four different colors: Black, Gray, White, and Blue. We tested the Black model but expect the other models to perform similarly. You can see the label for the model we tested here. If you encounter a variant that isn't mentioned, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Sony WH-CH710N are fairly straightforward wireless over-ears without a lot of features. Their bass-heavy sound profile adds extra thump and punch to the mix. However, they don't have any customization features, as they aren't compatible with the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Their ANC feature also struggles to block out background noise, like the low rumble of bus engines, and they have a worse noise isolation performance than their successor, the Sony WH-CH720N Wireless.
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The Sony WH-CH720N Wireless are the next generation of the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless and have a few positive updates to their design. While both headphones are comfortable and decently well-built, the WH-CH720N's ANC does a better job of blocking out background noise, and they have companion app support so you can adjust their sound to your liking using the graphic EQ and presets. They also support multi-device pairing.
The Sony WH-XB910N Wireless are better over-ear headphones than the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless. The XB910N are more comfortable, feel better built, and have significantly better battery performance. Their continuous battery life lasts longer, they have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking, and they support multi-device pairing. The CH710N are less bassy, which some users may prefer, and they support NFC pairing.
The Sennheiser HD 450BT Wireless are slightly more versatile headphones than the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless. The Sennheiser are more stable, and they have better noise isolation performance. Their default sound profile is a bit more balanced than the bass-heavy Sony, which some users may prefer, and they also have a graphic EQ and presets in their companion app, which the Sony lack. Unlike the Sony, the Sennheiser can be paired with up to two devices at the same time. However, the Sony are a more comfortable pair of headphones.
The Sony WH-H910N/h.ear on 3 Wireless are better, more versatile headphones than the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless. The WH-H910N are better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, and feature a more effective ANC system. They also have a longer continuous battery life, and they're more customizable thanks to the graphic EQ and presets in their companion app.
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