Sony WF-C700N
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price, with several noting they stay in place during activity. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build, connectivity issues, and poor noise cancellation. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit during activity
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable for small ears
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity dropouts on one side
- Poor noise cancellation
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sabbat X12 PRO Semi in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 TWS Headphones with Comfortable Open-Fit Design, Clear Calls, Button Siri Control, 30H Long Battery Life,IPX5 Waterproof(Flames) |
| 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of 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★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Android Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | — |
| 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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.