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Audio Technica ATH-R30X vs Sony WH-CH730N

What ATH-R30X does better (2) and where WH-CH730N wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R30X
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R30X
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Sony WH-CH730N
Sony · 2026WH-CH730N
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls6.3

Why is ATH-R30X better than WH-CH730N?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is WH-CH730N better than ATH-R30X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R30X: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 6 Hz2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH730NSony WH-CH730N≈ $1107.4
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω100 Ω
Sensitivity92 dB108 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life—75 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time—3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g207 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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