Sony WF-C700N
Apple AirPods 1st Generation
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
Apple AirPods 1st Generation
Users generally appreciate the value for money of these refurbished AirPods, with many praising fast shipping and good sound quality. However, several reviews report issues with one earbud not charging or working, and the charging cable sometimes fails. Overall, satisfaction is mixed, with positive experiences balanced by reliability concerns.
Pros
- Fast shipping
- Good sound quality
- Great value for money
- Official packaging included
- Compact case
Cons
- One earbud not charging
- Charging cable defective
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Sound imbalance at high volume
- Battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Apple AirPods 1st Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | true★ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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
Apple AirPods 1st Generation
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
