Sony WH-CH720N vs Galaxy Buds 3
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| Feature |  Sony WH-CH720N |  Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 13,000.00 | KSh 13,000 |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 1.18" | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Max. 35 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP57 |
| Weight | Approx. 6.8 oz, Approx. 6.77 oz | 4.7g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samsung |
| Model | WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 6.8 oz, Approx. 6.77 oz | 4.7g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 35 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approx. 30 ft (10 m), Approx. 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | Approx. 47.25", Approx. 3.93 ft | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Passive Operation | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dynamic, 1.18" | 1-way |
| Frequency Response | 7–20,000 Hz (JEITA) | — |
| Impedance | 325 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 31 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound | No |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee; Passive Operation | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
| Spatial Audio | — | Samsung 360 Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 46.5g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | N/A - open-fit design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP57 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-CH720N | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-CH720N headphones | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |