Sony WF-C700N
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-C700N
The Sony WF-C700N earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation for the price, but a significant number report issues with fit, connectivity, and durability, with some experiencing failures within months. The microphone quality on calls is a common complaint, and the mandatory app setup frustrates some. Overall, it's a budget-friendly option with solid audio but inconsistent reliability.
Pros
- Great sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Poor microphone quality on calls
- Fit issues for some users
- Connectivity problems
- Durability concerns
- Mandatory app installation
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
The CMF Buds 2 Plus deliver exceptional audio quality and value, especially for their sub-$100 price point. Users praise the superb sound, effective ANC, spatial audio, and comfortable fit, though some note limited touch controls and mediocre noise cancellation in noisy environments. The Nothing app enhances the experience with customization, but classical music performance and bass-heavy default EQ may not suit everyone.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Excellent value for money
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Spatial audio feature
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Limited touch controls on left bud only
- Mediocre noise cancellation in loud environments
- No track backward skip
- No volume down control
- Poor battery charge indicator on case
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | LCP |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 61.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C700N
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
