Sony WF-C700N
Hulaed Q28S
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
Hulaed Q28S
These earbuds are praised for their tiny size and comfort, especially for side sleepers, with good sound and battery life. However, many users report reliability issues, particularly the left earbud disconnecting or failing within months, and some find them painful. Anker's warranty support is helpful for some, but others are left frustrated after the return period.
Pros
- Tiny and comfortable fit
- Great for side sleepers
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleep mode feature
Cons
- Left earbud disconnecting or failing
- Inconsistent reliability across units
- Painful for some users
- Issues after a few months of use
- Return period too short for defects
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Hulaed Q28S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Invisible Sleep Headphones, Sleep Earbuds for Side Sleepers, Small Comfortable Noise Blocking Sleep Earphones,Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, in-Ear Ear Buds for Sleeping - Black |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| 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 | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX6 |
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
Hulaed Q28S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N
No current pricing available
Hulaed Q28S
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
