WH-CH700N

"Sound quality is better than pretty much anything else in the price it’s at right now afaik. It’s not going to blow you away (unless you’ve only used sub $40 headphones your whole life), but it is very good for what it is IMO."

Sound quality is considered decent for the price, especially with EQ adjustments, but some users found it comparable to much cheaper earphones initially.

"Also on really long seasons your ears cups may get kinda sweaty. The faux leather does you no help on that."

The headphones are generally found to be lightweight and comfortable, though the faux leather earpads can cause ears to get sweaty during long sessions.

"Still holds charge for days. They really don't make them like they used to."

Battery life is consistently praised as exceptionally long, with users reporting charging them infrequently and them lasting for years.

"Ch700 has been with me since 2018, every gym session and train journey and still going strong, no problems whats so ever . Absolute workhorse."

The build quality is highly regarded for its durability and longevity, with many users reporting them lasting for many years with heavy use.

"In game the input lag is unbearable..."

While generally functional, users noted significant input lag for gaming and some connectivity issues like occasional connection drops.

"The headphones offer a nimble bass that doesn't overpower the mid-range. The bass hits that sweet spot between soft and punchy, which is how I like my headphones."

The sound quality is generally praised for its balance and clarity in mids and highs, though some find the bass lacking punch.

"Our ears get a little warm during testing, but those padded ear cups make for a comfortable fit."

While lightweight and comfortable for short durations, users report ears getting warm and irritation from the driver grille during longer listening sessions.

"The Sony WH-CH700N headphones offer up to 35 hours of listening from a single charge, which is very competitive in today’s market."

The battery life is consistently lauded as excellent, with users reporting very long playback times on a single charge.

"The lack of metal on the CH700N makes it look less premium, but that's no different than the 1000XM3s."

The build quality is described as adequate but not premium, with a lack of metal and a dated micro-USB port being noted drawbacks.

"The microphone sounds okay and is passable for most quick calls, but it relays some echo during voice transmission."

The microphone is considered passable for calls, though some echo is present during voice transmission.

"It’s just a shame that they run on the positively ancient Bluetooth 4.1 technology."

Features like Google Assistant/Siri integration and app control are appreciated, but the use of older Bluetooth 4.1 technology is a notable drawback.

"It most surprised me how good the sound quality was and it's not good as in like oh that sounds really good it's different when you listen to these you have a deep strong bass but you also have really good treble and really good mids"

Users generally found the sound quality to be very good for the price, with punchy bass and clear mids/highs, especially when adjusted with the EQ app.

"As amazing as having amazing sound quality these are also really comfortable they figure head pretty snug they're not too tight though and they have really nice padding on them"

The headphones are frequently described as comfortable for long listening sessions due to soft padding and a good fit, though some noted ears could get warm.

"The biggest pro for me is a 35 hour battery life and that's not them just advertising a 35 hour battery life it actually has a 35 hour battery life it's crazy how long it is"

The battery life is consistently praised as exceptional, with users reporting 35 hours or more of playback time on a single charge.

"The only grabs would be that this does not look very durable because it has a lot of plastic everybody has metal and some leather it does have some plastic parts so be careful when you're using this"

While some found the build sturdy and durable, many reviewers noted the predominantly plastic construction felt cheap and raised concerns about long-term durability.

"And in standard Sony form the call quality is also amazing create no problems whatsoever I'm sure you guys if you make a lot of phone calls these will do you just fine"

Call quality is generally considered clear and adequate for phone calls, with the other party being able to hear the user well.

"These have a fantastic range as well as they don't get affected by like wind and walls I mean literally when I'm in my dorm I can walk out of my dorm with my phone still in my room"

Connectivity is generally stable with good range, and features like the app for EQ and physical buttons are appreciated, though the lack of a case and dated Micro-USB are drawbacks.