JBL Tune 245NC
Sony WF-C700N
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 245NC
These JBL earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the clean bass and clear vocals. Users consistently praise the comfortable fit, secure stay during activity, and impressive battery life that lasts through a full workday. The effective microphone for calls and overall value for the price are also highlighted as major strengths.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with clean bass
- Comfortable fit for long periods
- Secure stay during workouts
- Impressive battery life
- Effective microphone for calls
Cons
- Initial fitting issues for some users
- Lack of customization app mentioned
- Unanswered questions about water resistance
Sony WF-C700N
The Sony WF-C700N earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation for the price, but a significant number report issues with fit, connectivity, and durability, with some experiencing failures within months. The microphone quality on calls is a common complaint, and the mandatory app setup frustrates some. Overall, it's a budget-friendly option with solid audio but inconsistent reliability.
Pros
- Great sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Poor microphone quality on calls
- Fit issues for some users
- Connectivity problems
- Durability concerns
- Mandatory app installation
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 245NC | Sony WF-C700N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 33 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | SONY WFC700N/G Headphones (Refreshed) | SONY | WF-C700N/G | In-Ear | 1.0000 | July 06, 2023 | With an IPX4 rating, splashes and sweat wont stop these headphones | Turn off your surroundings with Noise |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 15 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15m=4hrs | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 15 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 245NC
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WF-C700N
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 37 specs.