Sony WI-C100
Sony
80 Overall Score
vs
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
JVC
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WI-C100
No customer feedback yet
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
These budget earbuds are praised for their surprisingly good sound quality, especially deep bass and clear highs, given the low price. Many users highlight their decent durability for daily abuse, though they are not audiophile-grade. A common complaint is the lack of a microphone, which some expected. Overall, they are seen as excellent value for money, with several repeat buyers.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality for price
- Deep and rich bass
- Clear highs
- Decent durability for daily abuse
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No microphone included
- Not audiophile-grade sound
- Durability could be better (lasts 3-4 months)
Sound quality 6
Value for money 5
Durability 4
Microphone 1
Comfort 2
Bass performance 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WI-C100 | JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black | JVC HAFX5B Headphones,Olive Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WI-C100
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WI-C1000.335score per dollar
vs
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B0.398score per dollar
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WI-C100
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
