Sony WF-C700N
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
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 2nd Gen
The AirPods (2nd Gen) receive mixed feedback, with many praising the sound quality and value of refurbished units, but a significant number report early failures like battery death, one side stopping, or charging issues within months. Verified buyers and long-term users note decent performance, while complaints about long wait times, poor refurbishment quality, and customer service problems are common. Overall, the product is a gamble: great when it works, but reliability is inconsistent.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Works like new
- Easy pairing with Apple devices
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Battery dies quickly
- One side stops working
- Charging case fails
- Long delivery wait times
- Poor refurbishment quality
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Apple AirPods 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 23 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Apple AirPods with Charging Case, 2nd Gen |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 15 minutes gives you up to 3 hours of listening time |
| 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 2nd Gen
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N offers 6.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
