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Sony WH-1000XM4C vs Sony WH-CH730N
Get the XM4C. It blocks far more noise, voices included, and sounds richer. The CH730N costs much less and lasts nearly twice as long, but it lets the office chatter in.
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Which one is for you?
Sony XM4C
Get the XM4C if this sounds like you: real quiet on trains and planes, sound first, a better build.
Is the Sony WH-1000XM4C worth it?Sony CH730N
A small budget, days between charges, mostly home and gym? The CH730N.
Is the Sony WH-CH730N worth it?Key differences
Sony XM4CSony CH730N
Noise cancelling
Very good✓
Good, lets voices in
Sound
Richer✓
Lively, needs an EQ tweak
Battery (noise cancelling on)
About 27 hours
About 50 hours✓
Weight
About 253 g
About 207 g✓
Price
Higher
Lower✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide