Sony WF-C700N

Sony WF-C700N

Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995

Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995

Skullcandy
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony WF-C700N

58 out of 100 high confidence 314 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 25
🤔 Noise cancellation 18
🤔 Fit and comfort 20
👍 Battery life 12
👎 Microphone quality 8
👎 Connectivity 10

Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995

68 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

Overall, users praise the impressive sound quality, especially the bass and Bose-tuned audio, as well as the effective ANC and good battery life. However, several complaints center on the bulky charging case, inconsistent charging, and wind buffeting noise outdoors. Fit issues and sensor problems also detract from an otherwise positive experience.

Pros
  • Impressive bass and sound quality
  • Effective noise cancelling
  • Good battery life
  • Bose-tuned audio
  • Comfortable fit options
Cons
  • Bulky charging case
  • Inconsistent charging
  • Wind buffeting noise outdoors
  • Ear tips too small for some
  • Sensor issues with sunlight
👍 Sound quality 7
🤔 Battery life 4
👎 Charging case 4
👍 Noise cancelling 3
🤔 Fit and comfort 3
👎 Wind noise 1

Scores

Commute
Sony
86
Skullcandy
64
Budget
Sony
85
Skullcandy
70
Travel
Sony
83
Skullcandy
62
Calls
Sony
80
Skullcandy
59
Gaming
Sony
76
Skullcandy
62
Fitness
Sony
73
Skullcandy
66
Music
Sony
72
Skullcandy
54

Specifications

Sony WF-C700NSkullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, LargeSmall, Medium, Large
Weight0.03 kg★0.09 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size5 mm12 mm★
Freq Min33 Hz20 Hz★
Freq Max20 kHz20 kHz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—97.0999984741211 dB★
Max SPL—97.0999984741211 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsSBC, AACSkullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds, Sound by Bose, Bluetooth Headphones, Premium Noise Cancelling, Up to 40 Hrs Battery, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Leopard
SurroundSONY 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 Typeadaptiveadjustable
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.25.3★
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓✓
Range10 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life15 hrs★11 hrs
Charge Time1.5 hrs★2 hrs
Fast Charging10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback10 Minutes for 2 Hours
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery15 hrs29 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✗
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count24★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Touch Controls✗✓★
AppSony | Headphones ConnectSkull-iQ
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode✗✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IPX4

Pros & Cons

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

Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995

  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)

Pricing

Sony WF-C700N

No current pricing available

Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-C700N

Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.

Sony WF-C700N Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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