Plugfones Guardian CY-1
Plugfones
42 Overall Score
vs
Sony WFC700N/B
Sony
91 Overall Score
Scores
Commute
Budget
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Fitness
Music
Specifications
| Plugfones Guardian CY-1 | Sony WFC700N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Silicone & Foam (replaceable) | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 5 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Sony Black Truly Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones - WFC700N/B | SONY | Earbud | Black | Bluetooth | Yes | Earbud | 20Hz–20KHz | Wireless | Yes | May 17, 2023 | NOISE CANCELING: Turn off your |
| 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★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 15 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Plugfones Guardian CY-1
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
Sony WFC700N/B
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Plugfones Guardian CY-12.095score per dollar
vs
Sony WFC700N/B1.143score per dollar
Plugfones Guardian CY-1 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WFC700N/B
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 35 specs.
