Weight
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
282g
Sony WH CH720N 192g
Sony WH CH720N have a weight of 192g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use.
We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal, at 282g
are heavier than the Sony WH CH720N by 90g
Has A Detachable Cable
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone earpieces, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Sony WH CH720N are one of those.
With a detachable cable, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.
Has A Tangle Free Cable
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Sony WH CH720N's cable is designed to minimize tangling. Constant twisting of the cables can also lead to microfractures in the copper wires, affecting sound quality, or
rendering your headphones defective.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a cable designed to help prevent tangles.
Has An Open-Back Design
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Headphones that are designed to allow air to pass through their ear cups from the rear of the speaker driver unit are known as open-back. This design provides a very natural and accurate sound, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have this kind of design which means that resonances and low-frequency that tend to build up caused by the rear enclosure are no longer a concern.
Cable Length
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
1.25meters
Sony WH CH720N 1.2meters
A long cable ensures more freedom of movement, but remember that every cable based on the conducting material used has a certain amount of parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance. How much depends on the length and construction. Sony WH CH720N comes with a 1.2meters cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal comes with a 1.25meters cable. Almost any cable should be fine in sound quality If you're looking at lengths up to 2 - 3 meters.
Has An Over-The-Ear Foam
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Sony WH CH720N have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.
Has Stereo Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal also have stereo speakers
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Sony WH CH720N allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Has Passive Noise Reduction
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out unwanted noise. This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out.
The Sony WH CH720N sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that also the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal isolates you from ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Lowest Frequency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
20Hz
Sony WH CH720N 20Hz
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WH CH720N's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Highest Frequency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
22000Hz
Sony WH CH720N 20000Hz
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WH CH720N's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, this means that
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal got a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WH CH720N
Sound Pressure Level
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
95dB/mW
Sony WH CH720N 99dB/mW
Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sony WH CH720N's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's sound pressure level measurement is 95dB/mW.
Driver Unit Size
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
40mm
Sony WH CH720N 30mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Sony WH CH720N driver unit is 30mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal driver unit is 40mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WH CH720N by 10mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.
Drivers Count
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
2only
Sony WH CH720N ✗
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: which handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).
Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have 2 only.
Impedance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
24Ohms
Sony WH CH720N 31Ohms
Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, as electricity flows through a wire, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a conductor is measured in ohms. Sony WH CH720N's impedance is 31Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's impedance is 24Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside.
Has A Neodymium Magnet
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Neodymium magnets if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have this type of magnet.
Battery Life
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
24hours
Sony WH CH720N 50hours
If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WH CH720N's battery life is 50 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's battery life is 24 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to.
Charge Time
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
3hours
Sony WH CH720N 3.5hours
It takes 3.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WH CH720N's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery
Battery Power
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
1200mAh
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's battery power is 1200mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has A Rechargeable Battery
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use.
Sony WH CH720N's battery can be recharged and used over again.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a rechargeable battery.
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Can Be Used Wirelessly
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal also can be used wirelessly
Bluetooth Version
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
v5.1
Sony WH CH720N v5.2
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WH CH720N has a v5.2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal has a Bluetooth version of v5.1. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Has Usb Type-C
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have USB TYPE-C
Has Aptx Adaptive
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
Has Aptx Hd
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Has Bluetooth Aptx
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
Has Aac
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✗
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Maximum Bluetooth Range
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
12meters
Sony WH CH720N 10meters
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Sony WH CH720N can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal can connect at a 12meters distance via Bluetooth
Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.
Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using Nfc
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✗
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N support fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
Has Ambient Sound Mode
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✗
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Has A Mute Function
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N have a mute function, they have an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a mute function.
Multipoint Count
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
2only
Sony WH CH720N 2only
Sony WH CH720N support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support multipoint count. Bluetooth multipoint would come in handy because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
Control Panel Placed On A Device
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
There is a control panel on the Sony WH CH720N body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a control panel on them.
Can Be Used As A Headset
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✓
Sony WH CH720N can be used as a headset.
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone
Warranty Period
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
3years
Sony WH CH720N ✗
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a warranty period of 3 years
Has Dolby Atmos
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
✓
Sony WH CH720N ✗
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
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