Sony WF-C700N
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation
Apple
22 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
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Calls
Gaming
Fitness
Music
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Apple AirPods 2nd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Apple AirPods 2 (2nd Generation) In-Ear Wireless Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case Included, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone |
| 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 15 minutes in the case gives you 3 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-C700N
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
