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Philips TAH8000E vs Sony WH-CH730N

What TAH8000E does better (6) and where WH-CH730N wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH8000E
Philips · 2026TAH8000E
8.4Score
6 advantages≈ $80
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Sony WH-CH730N
Sony · 2026WH-CH730N
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $110
6.1Sound3.4
6.1Noise control & calls5.9
8.4Battery7.8

Why is TAH8000E better than WH-CH730N?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WH-CH730N: No
  2. Microphones5 vs 22.5×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · WH-CH730N: No
  5. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  6. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-CH730N better than TAH8000E?

  1. Battery life70 h vs 75 h+7%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 6 Hz3.3×
  3. Weight260 g vs 207 g+26%
  4. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH730NSony WH-CH730N≈ $1107.4
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω100 Ω
Sensitivity112 dB108 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones52
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h75 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 8 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight260 g207 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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