Sony WF-C700N
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
What Buyers Say
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable open-ear design, and customizable app features. Users highlight the fast charging, reliable dual-device connectivity, and outstanding value for the price. A few note the battery life is average and the fit may not suit everyone, but overall satisfaction is high, especially given the affordable cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Fast charging (20-45 min for 4-6 hours)
- Reliable dual-device connectivity
- Customizable app with EQ and controls
Cons
- Average battery life (5-6 hours)
- Fit may be loose for some ears
- No active noise cancellation for user
- Microphone use reduces battery to under 3 hours
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 12 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| 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 | ENC environmental noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 15-minute quick charge for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | PeatsAudio |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sony WF-C700N wins 6 specs while SoundPEATS Air5 Lite wins 8.
