Sony WF-C700N
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
The Samsung Galaxy Buds receive mixed feedback from refurbished buyers. Many praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and easy pairing with Samsung phones, especially for the discounted price. However, several users report issues with refurbished units arriving dirty, scratched, or with one earbud failing after a few months, leading to disappointment. Battery life is generally adequate but not exceptional, and some find the in-ear design uncomfortable or prone to falling out.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good value for refurbished price
- Secure in-ear seal
Cons
- Refurbished units often dirty or scratched
- One earbud may fail after a few months
- Short battery life on some units
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Earbuds may fall out during use
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Samsung Galaxy Buds R170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | three adjustable ear tip and wingtip sizes |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds (Wireless Charging Case included), White – US Version |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 3 minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Galaxy Wearable, Galaxy Buds+ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX2 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 36 specs.