Sony MDR-NC300D
The AI noise canceling automatically selects optimal modes for planes, trains, or offices, achieving up to 98.4% noise reduction through digital processing. The vertical-in-the-ear design and 16mm drivers deliver comfortable fit and clear sound via the digital sound enhancer. These wired earbuds are best for frequent flyers and commuters who prioritize noise isolation over fitness use.
form factor in-ear
active noise cancellation Yes
29 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong sound (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | vertical-in-the-ear |
Audio
| Driver Size | 16 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | AI noise canceling |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR-NC300D | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | 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 | - | 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 | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-NC300D | 82.1 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 68.1 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 13.7 | 45.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 100 | 80.3 |
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