Sony WH-CH720N vs. JBL Tune 760NC – Two best-selling bluetooth headphones

Sony and JBL are two of the most recognized brands in the field of sound technology, and, specifically, in the design of wireless headphones. For this reason, today we compare two models that are very similar to each other and that remain among the best sellers on platforms like Amazon. Specifically, we are referring to the Sony WH-CH720N and JBL Tune 760NC headphones. The first thing we notice is that their price is very similar, with a difference that, practically, is not even a difference.

In both cases we are talking about circumaural headphones, that is, they completely cover the entire ear. Additionally, both feature active noise cancellation, allowing them to completely isolate outside noise so you can only focus on what you’re listening to. However, only those from Sony also have ambient mode, spatial audio and adaptive sound control. Of course, both have two microphones for each earpiece, so the ability to reduce noise such as wind when talking on the phone is very similar.

On the other hand, they enjoy the same autonomy, both with the noise cancellation function activated or deactivated. And when it comes to charging time, the JBL headphones charge a little faster, but it’s not a huge difference. Likewise, both have an integrated voice assistant, the possibility of pairing it with other devices and a multipoint connection.

Do you want to check which wireless headphones are most interesting for you? Let’s see it!

Sony WH-CH720N vs JBL Tune 760NC – Comparison Table

In the following table, we show you the specifications of the two circumaural wireless headphones that are the subject of this review. This way, you can check what differences there are between them and choose which one best suits what you are looking for:

No major design changes

The Sony and JBL headphones are both circumaural, which makes their design really similar. To highlight some difference, the JBL Tune 760NC are somewhat heavier, and, particularly, the fabric of the Sony WH-CH720N pads is softer to the touch. On the other hand, none of them are equipped with a cover, but it can be purchased separately. What they do share is the possibility of choosing them in different colors, although they are not exactly the same.

Noise cancellation and ambient mode, one for lime and one for sand

Whenever we look at which wireless headphones to buy, we tend to check whether they have active noise cancellation or not. This feature is what allows them to isolate outside noise so that we only hear what we are playing through the headphones. Both the Sony and JBL headphones have active noise cancellation, and thanks to the two microphones they incorporate in each earphone, they can isolate outside noise with greater quality.

However, only the Sony WH-CH720N have other interesting features, such as ambient mode, spatial audio or adaptive sound control. The ambient mode is the one that allows you to leave external noise as background noise, adjusting it with noise cancellation. Spatial audio creates a more immersive three-dimensional sound, and adaptive sound control allows you to adjust the sound experience depending on the environment you are in.

Which ones have better sound quality?

We assume that any of them offer very positive results in terms of audio quality. However, the Sony WH-CH720N are a level above, mainly because they are capable of recognizing a wider frequency in bass sounds. This means that they can clearly reproduce sounds above 7 hertz, while the JBL Tune 760NC captures sounds from 20 hertz onwards.

Tied in autonomy

Another issue that shows that we are facing two very competitive wireless headphones is that they have the same autonomy. With the noise cancellation function activated, they can work for approximately 35 hours. Without it, the autonomy rises to 50 hours. However, you already know that this depends on how we optimize its use, so take it as a reference.

On the other hand, JBL headphones take only two hours to charge, while Sony headphones take 3.5 hours to recover the full battery. Of course, both have a fast charging option.

Connectivity and range, very similar

The two protagonists of our review are compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, although not in the same version. The JBL Tune 760NC supports up to Bluetooth version 5.0, while the Sony WH-CH720N supports up to version 5.2. And, as for the maximum range radius reached by Bluetooth, in both cases it is approximately 10 meters.

In fact, both have a multipoint connection. That is, they can connect to two different devices at the same time, and switch the main sound source with just one click. So, there are no big differences when it comes to matchmaking either. And finally, it should be noted that both integrate a voice assistant.

Which wireless headphones do we choose?

We reach the end of the review with a clear conclusion: both the Sony and the JBL are two wireless headphones that offer a very good result in terms of quality and price. It is not surprising, then, that there is hardly any difference in price, because they have more similarities than differences. However, there are some differences that may be important.

What’s more, for practically the same price, the Sony WH-CH720N has more features than the JBL Tune 760NC. Specifically, they have ambient mode, spatial audio and adaptive sound control, in addition to the active noise cancellation that they share with the JBL. Therefore, the level of sound customization is greater in the Sony, which also has the capacity to reproduce lower frequency sounds more clearly.

In fact, the rest of the features are the same or very similar, which leads us to think that the Sony WH-CH720N are a more interesting alternative in this case. However, it is advisable to pay attention to the possible economic offers because, if the price difference is greater, we could rethink the decision.