Sony WF-C700N

Sony WF-C700N

Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
DCMEKA A09B-HG01

DCMEKA A09B-HG01

DCMEKA
45 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony WF-C700N

58 out of 100 high confidence 314 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 25
🤔 Noise cancellation 18
🤔 Fit and comfort 20
👍 Battery life 12
👎 Microphone quality 8
👎 Connectivity 10

DCMEKA A09B-HG01

78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals more expensive brands like Shure, with many users praising the bass response and overall clarity. Comfort is generally good, though some find the fit painful and recommend aftermarket foam tips. Build quality is decent for the price, but the cable tangles easily and noise isolation is insufficient for drummers. Overall, they offer exceptional value for casual listening and monitoring.

Pros
  • Impressive sound quality for the price
  • Excellent bass response
  • Comfortable fit for many users
  • Good value for money
  • Clear and crisp stereo sound
Cons
  • Cable tangles easily
  • Insufficient noise isolation for drummers
  • Short cable length
  • Painful fit for some users
  • No foam tips included
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Value for money 7
🤔 Comfort 6
🤔 Noise isolation 4
👎 Cable quality 3
👍 Build quality 4

Scores

Commute
Sony
86
DCMEKA
27
Budget
Sony
85
DCMEKA
60
Travel
Sony
83
DCMEKA
27
Calls
Sony
80
DCMEKA
30
Gaming
Sony
76
DCMEKA
40
Fitness
Sony
73
DCMEKA
28
Music
Sony
72
DCMEKA
44

Specifications

Sony WF-C700NDCMEKA A09B-HG01
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wireless—
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, Largelarge / medium / small
Weight0.03 kg★0.04 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size5 mm★—
Drivers—2★
Freq Min33 Hz★—
Freq Max20 kHz★—
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsSBC, AACin Ear Monitor Headphones, HiFi Stereo IEM Earphones, Dynamic Dual Driver Wired Earbuds with Detachable Cable, Noise Canceling Headset for Singers Musicians Drummers Audiophile (Wood Grain)
SurroundSONY 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 Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★✗
Bluetooth5.2★—
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓★—
Range10 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life15 hrs★—
Charge Time1.5 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback—
ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Case Battery
Case Battery15 hrs★—
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✗—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count2★—
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google Assistant—
Touch Controls✗—
AppSony | Headphones Connect—
Gaming Mode✗—
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIPX4—

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

DCMEKA A09B-HG01

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Strong mic (67th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

DCMEKA A09B-HG01 is $61 cheaper (4.2x less).

Sony WF-C700N0.959score per dollar
vs
DCMEKA A09B-HG012.370score per dollar

DCMEKA A09B-HG01 offers 2.5x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-C700N

Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.

Sony WF-C700N Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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