WH-CH710N

"These headphones are dog water, I got mine today and they sound like shit."

A significant number of users describe the sound quality as poor, muffled, tinny, or lacking in mids, though a few find the bass acceptable.

"I found these to be very tight fitting... My ears are often in pain as they are in contact with the hard plastic inside the ear cups."

Opinions on comfort are divided, with some finding them tight and others experiencing ear pain due to small ear cups.

"Ngl I have xm4 and 710n and after 6 years, its battery is still pretty good"

Battery life is consistently praised as a strong point, with users reporting it holds up well even after years of use.

"The plastic on the upper arm has plenty of cracks and failures."

Build quality is a major point of criticism, with frequent reports of cracking plastic, failing pads, and overall poor durability.

"Bluetooth and good mic quality is two separate things"

While some users report no issues with calls, others specifically question the mic quality and note limitations with multipoint connections for calls.

"they don't connect to the fucking app they promote and music sounds terrible and muffled"

Connectivity issues, particularly with app support and multipoint Bluetooth, are frequently mentioned as frustrating drawbacks.

"The conclusion: Sony WH-CH710N sound warm, muddy, recessed, and lack detail."

The sound is consistently described as 'muddy,' 'lacking detail,' with 'recessed mids' and 'unclear highs,' making it unsuitable for critical listening despite being 'easy to listen to' for casual use.

"They’re incredibly light and sufficiently padded for fantastic comfort."

The headphones are praised for being lightweight and having comfortable padding, though some users note the earcups aren't very deep and the plastic build might require some 'breaking in' for optimal comfort.

"They should last about 35 hours on a single charge with noise cancelling turned on and up to 200 hours in standby mode."

Battery life is a significant highlight, consistently praised as 'long,' 'impressive,' and 'top-notch,' with users reporting 35+ hours of playback on a single charge.

"The WH-CH710N is made entirely of cheap-feeling plastic."

The build is predominantly plastic, which reviewers note feels 'cheap,' 'mediocre,' and 'not great,' leading to concerns about durability and a lack of premium feel.

"while they could clearly hear us, the microphone on the headphones didn't sound as good as speakerphone or holding the phone directly to our ear."

Call quality is deemed 'good enough' in quiet environments, but the microphone struggles in louder settings, with background noise being audible and the voice quality not matching higher-end options.

"Disappointingly they don't seem to support LDAC or aptX - which means you don't get Hi-Res Audio support."

The headphones offer stable Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC support and NFC pairing, but lack advanced codecs like LDAC and any companion app for customization, which is seen as a drawback for the price.

"Overall these headphones sound a little too flat for my liking but thankfully that makes them pretty easy to EQ yourself if you feel up to it."

The sound quality is described as flat, lacking emphasis in the low end and clarity in the highs, with vocals often sounding underpowered and underwhelming, though some find it acceptable for casual listening or podcasts.

"The problem is that I feel like the ear cups are a little too shallow and especially in my left ear I couldn't feel it pushing against the driver that's inside the ear cup that does get a little uncomfortable after a while."

The padding is generally comfortable for extended wear, but many users report discomfort due to shallow earcups that press against the ear, especially on one side, and the coarse leatherette can feel itchy.

"Battery life is awesome, when I bought it, it was charged to 70%, used it to test it out a bit then used it for work the next day with lo-fi and Youtube playing for 12 hours and it still had like 30% left."

Users consistently praise the battery life, with claims of up to 35 hours and real-world testing showing it easily lasts through long listening sessions, often exceeding expectations.

"Unlike the Sony WH-1000 X Mark threes which are made of a smooth kind of soft glossy plastic these are made of a scratchy cheap failing plastic."

The build quality is frequently criticized for being cheap, scratchy plastic that amplifies sound when touched, and the lack of folding hinges makes them less portable, though they are lightweight.

"While the microphone is good enough for phone calls it isn't gonna blow you away most of the vocal range isn't perfectly reproduced and there's a sharp drop off under about 200 Hertz."

The microphone quality is considered adequate for casual calls in quiet environments but is not recommended for conference calls or noisy situations, with some reviewers noting a lack of clarity and a drop-off in lower frequencies.

"The biggest bummer here is no firmware updates what you get out of the box that's it you're stuck with it and there's no upgrades available."

Connectivity is generally stable with Bluetooth 5.0, but the lack of LDAC and AAC codec support, no app compatibility for EQ or ANC adjustments, and the absence of multi-point connectivity are significant drawbacks for the price.