These Sony Over-Ear Headphones Are Now Just $88.
Not everyone needs, wants, or can afford the “best” headphones, especially when they can easily cost $500. If the $450 and up Sony XM6 headphones, which I named the best over-ear headphones of 2025 (and 2026 so far), are out of your price range, the more affordable Sony WH-CH720N might be a better choice. While they’re not as premium, they’re significantly cheaper and offer good enough sound quality for most people.
They’re currently available on Amazon for $88 (originally $179.99), the second-lowest price ever, according to price tracking tools . While the price has dropped below $100 in the past, all three colorways haven’t been on sale at the current price at the same time until now.
These are Sony’s entry-level headphones, and the company has made major compromises in design and build quality. While they may feel light and airy in your hands, they remain comfortable thanks to the well-cushioned earcups, as noted in a CNET review . However, Sony hasn’t made major sacrifices in sound quality or active noise cancellation, which is ultimately what matters most.
These headphones use the same Sony Sound Connect app as the flagship models and have some similar features, such as multipoint connection technology for pairing up to two devices. They also support Google Fast Pair and Find My Device—convenient features, especially if you’ve lost your device. Battery life is 35 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and 50 hours with it disabled, and charging is quick: three minutes gives you three hours of play.
The active noise cancellation (ANC) isn’t as good as the latest XM6s, but according to a Mashable review , it works well for under $100 and blocks out most ambient noise both indoors and outdoors. The transparency mode is also excellent, allowing you to talk and hear passing bikes or cars. An adjustable equalizer in the app lets you customize the WH-CH720N’s clear and rich sound to your liking.