Sony WF-C700N
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
Alpha Digital V8
Alpha Digital
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Alpha Digital V8
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Alpha Digital V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| 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 | Stereo, Simulated Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 1.5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Alpha Digital V8
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N
Alpha Digital V8
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-C700N
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
