Sony IEREX15CL.UC
The USB-C connectivity eliminates dongles and battery anxiety for direct plug-and-play use with modern phones and laptops. The textured, tangle-resistant cable and included cable slider make these a hassle-free grab-and-go option for daily commutes. These earbuds are best for call-heavy users and podcast listeners who prioritize a reliable wired connection and in-line controls over critical music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average sound (4th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large, Extra small, Extra large |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony IEREX15CL.UC | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Nothing Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 9.5 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 40 | 56 | 28 | 35 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony IEREX15CL.UC | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 3.9 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 95.4 | 27.7 | 54.5 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.1 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 89.3 | 87.9 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 93.2 | 89.6 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 78.9 | 95.7 | 71.6 | 92 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 92 | 88 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $20
Amazon 1 offer From $30
Price History
Usage Scores
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