Sony WF-C700N
Apple V100BK
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-C700N
Users consistently praise these Sony earbuds for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation. The battery life meets expectations, and the companion app enhances the audio experience. A few users note the earbuds stay secure during workouts and are durable over a year of use. Overall, sentiment is very positive with no significant complaints.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Useful companion app
Cons
- App required for full features
- No significant complaints reported
Apple V100BK
These wired earbuds are generally well-liked for their sound quality, comfort, and direct iPhone compatibility without an adapter. However, several users report durability issues, with the cable breaking or the earbuds stopping working after a few weeks. The microphone can also be finicky during calls, requiring careful positioning.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Direct iPhone compatibility
- Affordable price
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Fragile cable prone to breaking
- Stops working after short period
- Microphone requires precise positioning
- Treble may be too high for some
- Button controls differ from Apple stock
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Apple V100BK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 3 size silicone gels |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 70 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Thore iPhone Earbuds with Lightning Connector MFi Certified by Apple Earphones (V100) Wired in-Ear Headphones with Volume Control & Mic for iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14 Pro Max (White Silver) |
| 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★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 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 user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Apple V100BK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple V100BK offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 36 specs.
