Sony WI-C100
Sony
80 Overall Score
vs
SoundPEATS H3
SoundPEATS
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WI-C100
No customer feedback yet
SoundPEATS H3
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Sound quality 8
Value for money 7
Noise cancellation 6
Fit and comfort 6
App and eq 5
Battery life 4
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Specifications
| Sony WI-C100 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony WI-C100
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS H3
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS H3
Scores 85 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.
