Sony WH-1000XM6 too pricey? This $149 alternative is a five-star steal

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If we were recommending premium noise cancelation and top-class sound, then we'd point you in the direction of the Sony WH-1000XM6. The only problem is that these will set you back an eye-watering $458.

If you don't have that sort of money, you should go for the Sony WH-CH720N, which has just dropped to a mere $149 at Amazon. That's an absolute bargain.

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Sony WH-CH720N: was $180 now $149 at Amazon

"Perfect for anyone who wants solid sound and decent ANC on a budget." That's how we described the Sony WH-CH720N after having them in our testing lab. We actually loved them so much that we rated them five stars and gave them a What Hi-Fi? Award. Now with a $31 discount.

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The Sony WH-CH720N are among the best wireless headphones on the market right now, especially when it comes to affordable cans.

Our top pick for budget cans, they're perfect for anyone not looking to shell out a few hundred quid but still seeking that five-star quality and access to ANC.

There's nothing too fancy about the WH-CH720N, but they are solid, substantially made and reasonably comfortable for their price. And we said all of this before they were sporting this $31 discount.

Also, for the price, you wouldn't expect active noise cancelation to be part of the feature set, but Sony's offering is strong. In fact, you can pick between two ANC modes – full noise canceling and ambient sound – both controllable via the Sony Headphones mobile app.

Sure, there's no case or foldability, but these are small sacrifices for the affordable outlay. And what you'll get in exchange is a punchy, energetic sound that has plenty of detail and textures revealed for this price level, along with a great sense of rhythmic drive that rival cans fail to match.

In our full review, we said: "Sony has done it again. With their pleasing build quality and punchy sound, the WH-CH720N offers a truly budget bargain for those looking for a great pair of affordable ANC headphones."

If you're looking for a great pair of affordable cans that offer enjoyable sound and decent noise-canceling, then this excellent discount at Amazon on these Award-winning Sony headphones isn't to be missed.

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Paul Hatton
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