Sony WIC100/B
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
PureGear PureBoom Wireless Earbuds for Enhanced Sound
PureGear
19 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WIC100/B | PureGear PureBoom Wireless Earbuds for Enhanced Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 9 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black | PureGear PureBoom Wireless Earbuds for Enhanced Sound, Touch Control Stereo Headphones in Ear Built-in Mic for iPhone/Android Phones/TV/Laptops, More Devices (White) Lifetime Replacement Coverage |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WIC100/B
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
PureGear PureBoom Wireless Earbuds for Enhanced Sound
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WIC100/B2.247score per dollar
vs
PureGear PureBoom Wireless Earbuds for Enhanced Sound0.788score per dollar
Sony WIC100/B offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WIC100/B
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
