Sony WF-C700N
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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
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These earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent value, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially given the low price point. Many users love the skin-tone color options that help them blend in discreetly at work or school. A few recurring concerns include the case opening too easily, the earbuds being a bit large for small ears, and some issues with microphone quality and volume control. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like AirPods.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Discreet skin-tone colors
Cons
- Case opens too easily
- Earbuds may be large for small ears
- Microphone quality could be better
- Volume control issues between buds and device
- Bluetooth connection speed not the fastest
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 34 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | JLab app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
