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Sony WH-CH730N vs Soundcore Q31i

What WH-CH730N does better (2) and where Q31i wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-CH730N
Sony · 2026WH-CH730N
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Soundcore Q31i
Soundcore · 2026Q31i
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.6Sound6.6
6.4Noise control & calls7.9
7.9Battery9.2

Why is WH-CH730N better than Q31i?

  1. Lowest frequency6 Hz vs 20 Hz3.3×
  2. Weight207 g vs 267 g+29%

Why is Q31i better than WH-CH730N?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · WH-CH730N: Yes
  2. Battery life75 h vs 80 h+7%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACNo · WH-CH730N: Yes
  5. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
  6. Driver size30 mm vs 40 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH730NSony WH-CH730N≈ $1107.4
Soundcore Q31iSoundcore Q31i≈ $859.0
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size30 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency6 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance100 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity108 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h80 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time3 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight207 g267 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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