Sony WF-C700N
KZ AS10
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
KZ AS10
The KZ AS10 is widely praised for its balanced, warm sound signature with detailed highs and punchy bass, offering excellent value for money. Users highlight its comfortable fit, good isolation, and build quality, though some report inconsistencies between units, particularly with bass response and treble harshness. It is recommended for both casual listening and professional in-ear monitoring, but potential buyers should be aware of possible quality control issues.
Pros
- Balanced and warm sound signature
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit for long listening
- Good isolation and low sound leak
- Detailed highs and punchy bass
Cons
- Inconsistent quality between units
- Bass may be lacking in some pairs
- Treble can be harsh on some units
- Slightly large for small ears
- May require burn-in for optimal sound
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | KZ AS10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 5 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 5★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 14 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | KZ AS10 IEM Headphone, 5 Balanced Armature Driver KZ Earbuds Wired Earphone, Stereo HiFi in Ear Monitor Headphone Musician Headset Earphone with Detachable 2 Pin Cable(No Microphone, Black) |
| 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★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| 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
KZ AS10
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
