Sony WIC100/W
The 9mm dynamic driver delivers Hi-Res audio with DSEE restoring high-frequency detail, backed by a 25-hour battery and IPX4 splash resistance. The neckband design stays stable during workouts, and the Sony Headphones Connect app lets you fine-tune the sound. Best for budget-conscious listeners who prioritize battery life and durability over call quality.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 25
case battery hours 25
water resistance IPX4
69 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Ear Tips | 3 sizes |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 35 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, White |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 25 |
| Charge Time | 0.1667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 25 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WIC100/W | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 25 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 50 | 30 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | - | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WIC100/W | 30.7 | 38.5 | 79.4 | 68.9 | 93.7 | 94.6 | 62 | 72.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 79.4 | 99.1 | 78.4 | 72 | 99.8 | 81.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.7 | 72.5 | 94.6 | 99.5 | 90.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.3 | 81.9 | 98.8 | 90.6 | 75 | 72 | 99.5 | 99.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 96.9 | 92.5 | 72 | 86.4 | 90.2 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Compare | 97.3 | 87 | 79.4 | 86.6 | 79.5 | 72 | 86.4 | 81.3 |
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