Sony WIC100/B
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
PowerA NSHS0531-01
PowerA
40 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Commute
Music
Calls
Gaming
Specifications
| Sony WIC100/B | PowerA NSHS0531-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 3 swappable tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black | PowerA Wired Earbuds for Nintendo Switch 2- Black, Officially Licensed, 8 mm Speaker Drivers, in-Ear Design, 3 Swappable Tips, Includes Drawstring Storage Bag |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WIC100/B
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
PowerA NSHS0531-01
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WIC100/B0.170score per dollar
vs
PowerA NSHS0531-010.081score per dollar
Sony WIC100/B offers 2.1x better value for money
Sony WIC100/B
PowerA NSHS0531-01
Verdict
Winner: Sony WIC100/B
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
