Maxell Fusion X 197299
Maxell
32 Overall Score
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Sony WF-C700N
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Maxell Fusion X 197299
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Maxell Fusion X 197299 | Sony WF-C700N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 5 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 33 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| 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★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 15 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 15 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 |
Pros & Cons
Maxell Fusion X 197299
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-C700N
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.