Nothing Headphone (a) vs Sony WH-CH730N
Get the Sony CH730N. Lighter, they fold, cost less and still last 50 hours. The Nothing Headphone (a) last 75 hours and have the best buttons around, but they're heavy and grip hard.
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Which one is for you?
Nothing Headphone (a)
Charging once a fortnight, no touch controls, a bold design? Then it's the Nothing.
Is the Nothing Headphone (a) worth it?Sony CH730N
Get the Sony if this sounds like you: light enough for all day, folds into a bag, less money.
Is the Sony WH-CH730N worth it?Key differences
Battery (noise cancelling on)
Weight
Controls
Hi-res Bluetooth
Folds up
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Nothing Headphone (a)
100%of 5 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
The two verified owners so far are happy with the noise cancelling and the sound. No complaints yet.
- Strong noise cancelling
- Good sound
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Sony CH730N
100%of 1 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only one verified owner so far, who loves the comfort, the sound and the long battery life.
- Comfortable
- Long battery life, quick to charge
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the Nothing Headphone (a): 5 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Sony CH730N: 1 verified buyer ratings at Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read October 2026.