The Sony WH-1000XM4C was launched as Sony’s most affordable premium headphones at RM1099. But if you still feel the price offered is still too “high”, the Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 have also been launched in Malaysia at a more lenient price.
The Sony WH-CH730N is a more premium model than the WH-CH530. It comes with 30mm dynamic audio drivers with closed ear cups. The NC noise cancellation system is included along with a transparent mode and a 10-setting EQ that can be changed by the owner. The headband and ear cushions make it comfortable to wear with it weighing 207 grams.
The DSEE audio mode is also included but the codec support is only SBC, AAC and LC3 without LDAC. The included battery provides up to 50 hours of use with NC and 75 hours without NC. Connection is via Bluetooth 6.0 or a 3.5mm audio cable. The headphones can be folded for storage.
The Sony WH-CH530 is an affordable lightweight headphone with 30mm audio drivers with closed ear cups. There is no noise cancellation system but there is DSEE support, 10-setting EQ and SBC, AAC and LC3 codecs. The headband and ear cushions make it comfortable to wear and it weighs 150 grams.
The included battery provides up to 55 hours of use. Connection is via Bluetooth 6.0 only and the headphones cannot be folded.
In Malaysia, pre-orders for both headphones have opened with the Sony WH-CH730N priced at RM599 in Pink, Blue, Beige, Black, and White. Meanwhile, the Sony WH-CH530 is priced at RM229 in Pink, Coral, Mint, Cobalt, Black, and White.
