Sony IER-EX15C
Direct USB-C connectivity eliminates the need for dongles, providing a simple plug-and-play wired experience with an in-line remote for calls and volume control. The serrated cable design actively reduces tangles, and the compact housings come with multiple ear tip sizes for a secure, comfortable fit. This is best for budget-conscious users who need a reliable, no-fuss headset for taking calls and casual listening on modern smartphones without a headphone jack.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong mic (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, M, XL |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Codecs | Sony IER-EX15C USB-C Plug, Wired in-Ear Headphones for iPhone and Android Phones, with Built-in Multi-Function Button, Volume and Mic Control, Supports USB Audio Class 1.0 Devices, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony IER-EX15C | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 31 | 54 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony IER-EX15C | 74.4 | 69.7 | 34.6 | 30 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 31.6 | 27.7 | 57.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 79.9 | 100 | 80.3 |
Usage Scores
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