Sony WF-C700N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling in-Ear Bluetooth Earbud Headphones with Mic and IPX4 Water Resistance, Black

Long time fan of Sony products. Have the WH-1000XM4, WF-1000XM4, and other brands. Just got these this morning and listening now. Pretty happy with sound quality, the Sony app helps as I like a punchy bass and have typical high frequency loss for male adults. Once set up with the app, clear bass turned up almost to max and treble up I’m enjoying the sound. Sounds very much like the WF-1000XM4. Noise cancellation seems similar but need to do more listening in different conditions. Got the XM4 reconditioned and unfortunately the right battery is failing to hold a charge after about a year and a half so got these to satisfy my earbud itch until the XM5 is released. Actually liking the push button as opposed to the touch controls of XM4. Not better, but not worse. A bit smaller which I’m pleased with as I like to sleep with audiobooks on. I can sleep on my side with a soft pillow and not feel very much pressure. Did have them pause as I have the right side on default to pause and skip but only once so far so I don’t think it will be a problem. Contrary to some reviews either side can he configured to volume with the app. I have volume on the left now. Single press notches up, holding lowers volume. Default is to switch between noise cancellation or ambient mode. I have cancellation on most of the time so volume is more important to me. Also saw criticism about them not automatically pausing when removing, not a problem to me as I can easily pause touching the right side button. I also have some QCY buds that were surprisingly good for the price, and Soundcore A40 witch were also a good find, paid $99 but now $79. They’re almost as comfortable as these for bed but protrude a bit further so when sleeping on my side more pressure on my ear than the Sony. So far noise cancellation on the Sony is the best, almost as good as the XM4. For the price, I think this is a very good alternative to the XM4. Battery life is rated to 7.5 hours and the Soundcore are rated to about the same but by early morning I get a rudely loud charging notification. We’ll see how the Sony last with similar use and update this review later. Overall in direct comparison of the XM4 I’d say these are just about as good but maybe not as broad of a soundstage. If you like Sony or are just looking for a good quality earbud with noise cancellation at a reasonable price these would be a good selection. One major improvement for me is the tips for the buds. I have large ear canals and the memory tips on the XM4 were a huge disappointment, they would not seal in my ears which is terrible for sound quality and noise. I keep all the tips from many earbuds over the years and even with other brands need to dip into them to find larger tips to seal in my ears. Pleasantly surprised the included large tips actually fit me. I included a photo of the Soundcore, QCY, XM4, and the WF-C700N for comparison. The WF-C700N seems to be the most comfortable so far. Slightly smaller than the Soundcore and definitely smaller then the XM4. So after using these about a month I’m still happy with them. I do have the occasional problem when listening to audiobooks in bed with the buttons for pause or volume getting just a little too much pressure and activating. Fortunately for volume one notch is louder but if you hold it the volume is reduced so at least I haven’t been blasted by max volume. Much as I like Sony products the other buds I mentioned would probably suit most people fine with a lower cost. But they’re not Sony! Still anxiously waiting for the soon to be released WF-1000XM5. Hoping for the lighter weight than the XM4 and the comfort of these with touch controls instead of push buttons. But for a mid-price bud these are still my favorites. Another update, these are not working for me to sleep with. My left ear gets a little raw spot on the edge of some cartilage. I’m primarily using the Sony WF-1000XM5 )got them 2 weeks ago) and the Soundcore A40 for audiobooks in bed. The headphones until my ears get too hot and the A40’s when I want to lay on my side. The Sony has some edge or something on it that makes a tiny little sore spot on the cartilage in my ear. Still like them a lot but now using them when I do my indoor cycling. I have a couple big blower fans on me and the Sony blocks out a lot of the noise and are better then the QCY I’d been using. They’re more rounded and I get less wind noise also. WF-1000XM5 just released, expecting mine Friday. I REALLY hope they don’t irritate my ear the way these do. So I’d still recommend these. It’s probably just my personal ear shape causing me an issue, no problem on the right side but nobody is perfectly symmetrical… 8/523 Update. Got the XM5 2 weeks ago and loving them. Fantastic sound, lighter than the XM4, better bass, more comfortable. But again the tips don’t fit. Airtight seal is critical on noise cancelling earbuds. The app is the same for The 700’s and XM5 but the 700’s do not have the feature enabled that checks for a seal. I discovered the left bud on the 700’s and the new XM5 just won’t quit seal. I found a hack to make the tips moldable. If you get Sugro glue (kind of like clay) roll a bit up, pull up the mushroom part of the ear tip, take the rolled up piece of Sugro and wrap it around the fitting to the bud, roll the tip back down and now you have a moldable tip. Insert in your ears and make sure they a good seal. You may have to reshape it a bit with your fingers if you work it too much. Once you have a good seal let it set a few hours and now you have a fitted tip. Works with my big ear holes… I have to reiterate, the 700’s have a very pleasing sound once you get the equalizer and clear bass setting adjusted to your taste. I just finished using them for 4 hours straight on loud during a 2 hour indoor cycling session, walking the dog, and making my lunch. Enjoying music I haven’t listened to for too long. They were comfortable (almost forget they’re in) sound excellent, and just put them away with 50% battery left. I really think most people would like these and would not be disappointed in any way, especially at the price. The XM5 are better, but to most people probably not $200 better (but I love them too!). 9/22/23 a note about the app and the codecs used. I feel like a dummy now that I finally noticed right at the top in the headphone connect app it tells me on my iPhone it’s definitely using the AAC codec and shows if DSEE is on or not. DSEE definitely improves the sound. Compared the noise cancellation against the WF-1000XM5 and the XM5 do a better job with the 2 blower fans I have on me during my indoor cycling. But I still prefer using the C700n just because I want to be very careful with the more expensive buds. 10/23/23 Lost these! Looked all around but can’t locate. I was able to replace them @ $88 so not hugely upset, ordered a new pair and happy all over again. One of the reasons I really like these is how light they are. Even after 4-5 hours of wear I almost forget they’re in. Still one of my favorite pairs. Revisiting noise cancellation, walking my dog with light traffic only a few feet away I’ve had the chance with the new pair (left button default is now toggle ANC transparency off or on. With it off I’m not hearing much of anything but my music. In transparency mode I can hear everything around me. I’d give these a 9 from 1-10. About as good as any ANC buds I’ve tried. 12/22/23 Found the lost pair so now I have 2 pairs of the WF-C700n and not unhappy about it. These are definitely my go to buds, use them more than the XM5’s as they’re so light and comfortable and now at $76 I don’t worry as much about loss or damage as with the pricy XM5. If you haven’t tried them yet you should!

I have had these earbuds for well over a month a half now, and they have been great! The sound: When I first got these earbuds I was astounded by the sound clarity and quality. Every breath before every word, every instrument in a song you wouldn't have even noticed with other earbuds, every single part of every song I have listened to has been crystal clear. If you were to focus on a certain instrument or the vocals, you would be able to hear that perfectly. The Design: The design of the buds are very small and lightweight, and have been a perfect fit for my ears. If you would prefer a different rubber tip for the earbuds, Sony includes a variety of different sizes in the box. This varies per person, but my fingers are on the bigger side, and this has resulted in me dropping an earbud every now and then(Especially with a lot of movement going on),as the earbuds don't have much in terms of grip. The comfortability: The Sony app allows you to enable "Ambience Mode" for the earbuds, which allows you to hear your environment around you while listening to whatever you have playing on the earbuds. When I have this on I sometimes forget that they're even in my ears! The earbuds are very comfortable, and remain in your ears even with moderate movement. I listen to music for hours and feel no sore pain like previous earbuds I have owned. The Battery Life: I was especially astounded by the battery life with these earbuds! The earbuds charge whenever you return them to the charging case, which in itself, has an impressive power bank. I have gone a couple of days without charging the charging case while using the earbuds regularly, and the case would remain with around 50% battery still. Very impressive for budget earbuds! The Connectivity: For the first month, the earbuds connected fine with my phone when removed from the charging case, and disconnected just fine when put back to charge. However, as of recently the earbuds refuse to disconnect from my phone when returned to the charging case, which can be annoying at times. There have even been times when the earbuds have disconnected when put back in the case, then reconnected to my phone a few seconds late while still in the case! However, after removing the earbuds, closing the case, then returning the earbuds to the case the first time they work fine with disconnecting. I have noticed that a green light on the case will flash when closed and the earbuds successfully disconnect. This tells me that the earbuds have disconnected fully. The Sony App: Downloading the Sony Headphones app allows you to enable different modes for you earbuds(Ambience, ANC, Standard), access a sound equalizer for the earbuds, and notify you the battery life of each earbud along with the charging case. The app also has a Widget for your phone, so you can access these settings quickly. The app works fine, however I have heard that the desktop application works more efficiently than the app. Pros: Incredible Sound Clarity Very Comfortable Long Lasting Battery Life Easy to modify with the Sony app Cons: Iffy connectivity with your device after a period of time Easy to drop. MY COMPLAINTS: This is more of a complaint with the sony app, but the equalizer has no guide that I found in terms of what each part does. (However there is an official Sony article online detailing what each part does, very helpful!) It would be nice if the earbuds had some sort of grip to keep from slipping out of your hand. The connectivity should be reliable for longer than a month. Overall a solid pick for budget earbuds from Sony! Cheers.

I can be pretty sensitive to noise, so I've been looking for a good, yet affordable set of noise-cancelling headphones for a while now, but have always been wary of cheaper models. I decided to give these a shot after listening to Sony's C720N's, and so far I've been pleasantly surprised! Noise-Cancelling: What really blew me away was the quality of the noise-cancellation for the price. I didn't have high hopes given that I only paid around $100, but after using these for the past week I've been pretty satisfied with their performance. I would say these earbuds are really good at filtering out lower-end noise, like fans, traffic, and TVs as well as more distant sound. I walked past an industrial AC unit on my way to work the other day and barely heard the thing, especially with music playing. These don't really excel with dealing with higher-end or particularly loud noises like close speech, dogs barking, or sirens, but they do significantly lower the sound, which is incredibly helpful for me. Turning the NC on with music playing is usually enough to block out the majority of offensive noise. Audio: The sound is also really well-balanced right out-of-the-box with good low-end and clear mids and highs unlike the flat or muddy sound you might get with other low-price headphones. Sony's app also allows you to customize your EQ further to get a mix that better suits your preferences, which is really nice. Speaking of the app, you can customize what the buttons on each earbud do through it and toggle the Adaptive Noise-Cancelling setting as well. Comfort: The earbuds themselves are honestly pretty comfortable and fit in my ears snugly. I don't feel them come loose at all as I'm moving about, and I can wear them for hours at a time without much issue. I haven't tried exercising or running with them yet, though. I have been running into a bit of discomfort in my left ear after a couple hours of wear, but I think that may have more to do with the shape of my ear since my right side is fine. I've just been letting the left earbud sit slightly away from the ear for now. which has been helping mitigate any discomfort with out sacrificing any noise-cancellation. Battery-Life: I use my earbuds with noise-cancellation on for at least two-four hours each day. When I'm done using them, they go back into their case to charge. In the week since I bought them, I've only had to charge the case twice. For me, that's not bad at all. The case has an LED indicator to let you know when your charge is getting low, and you can also check it via the app. Charging only takes a couple of hours. All in all, I've been pretty happy with these. I think they're a surprisingly good pair of earbuds for the price. The noise-cancelling of course won't compete for Sony's top-end models, but these do the job and they do it much better than expected.

I typically run anywhere from 20min to 1 hour several times per week. I also sweat very heavily. To the point where clothes and towels are soaked. After trying half a dozen ear buds... The Sony c700n is the only one that stayed in my ear the whole time without falling. And they did so comfortably. The fit, comfort and grip is just phenomenal. It's almost as if Sony designed these for my ears. The default ear tips they came with the buds miraculously worked and I didn't even have to try the others. Some of the grip and stability is probably due to the weight of the buds as they are very light and sit very well in your ear. Flagship models are obviously fine but they have a huge disadvantage to runners since they are a lot bigger and heavier and therefore lose some grip and stability. The sound quality on the C700s is excellent as compared to my Galaxy Buds Pro 2. Honestly I can't tell the difference in quality. Even without the advanced codecs. ANC is probably where I see a difference compared to my Galaxy Buds. The Samsung ones are better but not by leaps and bounds. Id call the Sony c700 adequate and works sufficiently well at the gym to block most noise. With music on you won't hear any outside noise. Phone calls is an are where these struggled for me. I can hear other people just fine and clear... The issue is other people cannot hear me... Complaints I often hear is that I sound very far away and the noise cancelling for some reason does not work well during calls. Calls I made in moderately loud places were a near disaster. If you're in a quiet environment maybe they will work better. Hopefully they can fix this with a software update. I can't fault these buds though... I got them for sports/running and good audio quality... And for my use cases I am blown away! Especially at the price point. I prefer the push button interface rather than touch sensitive while running. This is because sometimes I need to adjust the buds without activating any commands. Touch sensitive earbuds are annoying for this matter. Sony designed the buttons well and they are easy to operate. It goes without saying that I can adjust the earbuds without accidentally activating any commands. The case could not be better for gym and sports. It is small, light and minimalist. Love the texture and they are small enough to keep in my pocket without noticing. Given the price point of the buds, I also wont mind if they get scratched of dented. The design is very practical and the "rough" plastic texture looks very nice to me. The app is very simple and works well. Besides software updates you can also adjust EQ to your liking. The app is very minimalist but gets the job done. I haven't explored the additional app features yet mostly because I don't think I have a use case for them. Buy these for the gym, very good audio quality and adequate but not stellar ANC. Do not buy these for personal or work phone calls. For the price, it is hard to believe the value these buds offer.

After being disappointed by expensive earbuds that failed shortly after their warranty expired, I decided to try these more budget-friendly ones. I couldn't be happier with my decision! While most earbud reviews focus on noise cancellation, my primary concern was finding a pair with excellent ambient sound/passthrough capabilities. I mainly listen to podcasts and want to stay aware of my surroundings and hear others speak if they are around. These earbuds absolutely deliver on that front! The ambient sound feature works exceptionally well, and although I rarely use it, the noise cancellation is equally impressive. I must caveat that with the fact that I disabled the feature that automatically switches the ambient mode to noise reduction as I found that not to work that well, and I ended up find it somewhat annoying in rather short order. A pro tip for potential buyers: If you're having fit issues, experiment with the different-sized silicone tips included. I actually use different sizes for each ear, which made a huge difference in comfort and sound quality. The companion app includes a unique feature where you can upload a photo of the earbuds in your ears for optimized performance. While I've used this feature since day one and can't compare the before/after difference, I'm thoroughly satisfied with the sound quality. Another standout feature is the preset EQ settings. I can easily switch between a vocal-oriented setting for podcasts and a bass-boosted profile for music, making these earbuds incredibly versatile. I think that my only complaint if I had to list one, would be the tap sensitivity of the buttons. The earbuds fit very snuggly and I end up tapping the buttons several times when I put them in. This often changes my ambient setting to noise cancelation and on the other, it sometimes makes it skip to the next podcast/song. For the price point, these earbuds offer exceptional value. They pack premium features typically found in models costing three times as much, and so far, they've proven to be both reliable and versatile. If you're looking for quality earbuds that won't break the bank, these are definitely worth considering.

Been a long-time Sony fan, but sadly I have to admit I wish I'd never bought these particular ones. Sound quality is probably the only good thing about them. They constantly fall out of my ears, no matter how hard I try to keep them in place or which rubber tip I attach. I literally have to screw them into my ears; otherwise, they just pop out, and then I have to keep on putting them back as they keep slipping out. And as I do, it is simply impossible not to push the control buttons, so when I'm done shoving them in, I have to adjust the settings back again and resume the playback, which, you guessed it right, requires pushing those control buttons once more - and that makes the buds slip out again. So it all turns into an infinite cycle of misery. (To avoid any speculation, my ears are clean, so that is definitely not the reason why they slip out. I had cheaper earbuds by a different brand before and really wish Sony would make stem-style ones, too, because I've had zero problems keeping those in place.) The control buttons are mechanical (for the love of g-d, WHY?), so if you lie down or put on a beanie they get pushed accidentally. The noise cancellation is barely there, and once again, for it to work you have to really screw the buds into your ear canals, so I'm not even sure whether it is noise cancellation or more of a noise isolation. A lot of times, when I take the buds out of the case, only one of them connects to my phone, and the only way to make it connect is to put BOTH of the buds back into the case and take them out again (just turning Bluetooth on my phone on and off doesn't help). When you put the buds into the case to charge, you have to be really careful, too, because if you aren't the buds won't even charge. So, overall, the buds are very underwhelming, and I am extremely disappointed.

To start I should say that I am something of an audiophile. I own 4 pairs of over ear studio quality headphones, iems, and a dedicated DAC with two headphone amps (one solid state, one tube). Having said all that, I did NOT buy these Sony's for music listening, but rather for work related phone calls on the job. I frequently work in the field in very loud industrial environments and am on the phone for long periods of time with engineers and sales people back in the office. I was previously using my wired Sennheiser buds and they work perfectly fine for calls (and for music), but the wire was really getting in my way because I am also frequently working (with tools) while I am on the phone. I really NEEDED bluetooth earbuds. I did a little bit of research and landed on these Sonys. I ended up using them on the job for a week before returning them... I found them to be very well built (as I always expect from Sony), comfortable, and fairly easy to use. I also thought the noise cancelling was excellent but then again I haven't used many ANC earbuds so I don't have a lot of comparison base. As far as sound quality goes, I liked them but its important to note that these are clearly tuned to be very "consumer friendly", which means emphasis on bass. Even though they were fairly easy and intuitive to use, I did not like the touch buttons on the side of the buds. Every time I would put them in or take them out of my ear I would inadvertently push the button. This would happen even when I went to simply adjust them in my ear. It was annoying and it happened a lot. Now lets get to the reason I returned them...the call quality, and specifically the call quality on the other end of the line. I found the call quality on my end to be very good, and frankly amazing with the ANC activated. I could hear clearly even in a VERY LOUD environment, which is exactly what I wanted. However, for whatever reason the call quality on the other end was terrible. So much so that I got two complaints from two different people about static noise on their end. The second time this happened I immediately switched back over to my wired Sennheisers and the noise disappeared. I find it hard to believe that this is normal for Sony BT earbuds in this price range so maybe I got a bad set, I'm not really sure. But whatever the reason for this, I had to return them. I'm still trying to decide which buds to try next...

UPDATE 4/26: They're STILL bumping with heavy use in the steel shop! I've bought the 710n next step up clear blue buds and these are smaller and more comfortable for all day use. I recommend both. Update 6/25: Zero operational issues... case is ugly. 8 hour days in the shop, 30 minute charge at lunch. Update 8/24: They have taken a lot of abuse and are STILL my daily go to at work! They are $95 now and that's an amazing deal!!! Update: 1 year later and they're still doing great! They are covered in paint and steel shavings. I paid $130. Update 10/23: Still amazing! If you use aftermarket tips on the buds you'll have charging issues because they won't seat properly in the case. Update 7/23: I did have a charging issue with the right bud, but if I kept the charging cord in the base with the buds installed it would finally charge up. That only happened a couple of times and not since. I still recommend these! UPDATE 3/30/24: Still going!! These are amazing!! I'm old and don't like dropping over $100 on just "ear buds" but so far I'm extremely impressed by the performance on these. They really do cancel out the sound of hours grinding on steel, and then inside of a massive and loud paint booth. Perfect! I can push the button and hear my boss yelling at me and then push the button and vanish back into my lovely Muzak as I work my 9 hour days in comfort. The button is better than the overly sensitive touch controls that ruin a good mood (disrupt whatever you're doing) with the slightest brush of your fingers. The fit is great even with my glasses and respirator mask. The app is easy to navigate and the sound is exactly what it should be (I do listen muzak, but also dark drum and bass) and should please anyone without having to "crank" the volume. I feel as though my review should be enough to convince you to buy these. Now get back to work!!

Tiny design and compact charging case Discreet and comfortable in-use Excellent sound quality 15 hours of total battery life Impressive active noise-cancelling Bluetooth multipoint Straightforward buttons for control Overall, though, and especially given that these tiny buds weigh a mere 4.6g each, these are my new favourites at under £100. This buds sound brilliant, cancel loads of external noise and have a long-lasting battery life. The charging case is also small and pocketable, and they come in four appealing colours

I bought these buds on 12th July 2023. As I write this comment on 6th Dec 2025, quality is still flawless 😍. When they make 3 years, I'll gift them then buy the WF-710N glass blue.

Took me a while to buy an in-ear headphone cos many are very uncomfortable or don’t sit properly. However this set is particularly comfortable cos Sony gives u 3 diff size ear buds. For this price u get a very decent sound so I’m pleased as punch with it.

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Después de tres meses de uso diario de alrededor de 3 horas durante el día hay que decir que estos audífonos rinden bastante bien. Su sonido es bien balanceado y nunca se distorsionan ni al subir el volumen al máximo. El color lavanda es un color lila pastel bastante bonito. El estuche y el plástico con el que están fabricados es resistente y ya se me han caído dos veces los audífonos al piso y por fortuna siguen funcionando sin ningún problema. Mi opinión sobre el precio es que algo razonable es pagar entre 1600 y máximo 1700 pesos por ellos ya que los controles no son táctiles sino que son botones que hay que presionar para subir/bajar volumen, cambiar canción, pausa y cancelación de ruido y si antes has utilizado auriculares con funciones táctiles estos audífonos no te van a gustar. En nuestro caso nosotros buscábamos unos audífonos que no nos lastimaran los oídos al tenerlos 3 o 4 horas seguidas por temas de trabajo y estos audífonos Sony cumplen muy bien con esa función. En cuanto a la cancelación de ruido, funcionan bastante bien y en relación a la calidad de las llamadas telefónicas igualmente se escucha y se transmite la voz de forma clara y fuerte. Para hacer ejercicio y sudor no los hemos probado. También tienen una función de sonido envolvente que creo le llaman sonido 360 en Sony pero no la comprendimos bien porque parece que hay que usar Apps adicionales y pagar un plan mensual por ese servicio. La duración de la batería es muy buena y 4 o 5 horas diarias las cumple muy bien. Un detalle que a veces pasa es que la conexión de bluetooth se queda activa a pesar de que ya los has guardado en su estuche y tu teléfono todavía los mantiene conectados. En conclusión son unos audífonos muy buenos con características premium (aunque sean manuales o de botones) que son muy útiles para personas que hacen trabajo de oficina, escuela o casa. Un último detalle es que no hay que confundir este modelo que es el 700 que SI cancela el ruido con el modelo 500 más barato que NO cancela el ruido y que sin duda es una característica bien útil. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Actualización 17 Feb 2024 Una pequeña actualización sobre los WF-C700N: A seis meses de uso de estos audífonos Sony WF-C700N puedo confirmar que esta es definitivamente una de las mejores inversiones que puedes hacer para disfrutar un gran sonido para tus oídos. Después de mi primera reseña les cuento que estando trabajando en el jardín y por descuido propio los audífonos se me resbalaron en la grava del patio estando de pie a una altura de 1.20 metros más o menos y también los volví a tirar en la tierra al quitarme una sudadera. En ambos casos pensé que por la altura sufrirían algún rayón o que los chips internamente sufrirían algún daño y el funcionamiento del dispositivo se vería afectado pero para mi grata sorpresa no les paso nada, ni polvo, ni descompostura, ni deficiencias en la calidad del sonido o problemas con los botones de control, ni polvo, ni marcas ni nada de nada por lo que al menos puedo confirmarles que los materiales de fabricación son de muy buena calidad para absorber golpes y caídas y proteger internamente los circuitos de los auriculares. El sonido sigue siendo sobresaliente y como comparación les puedo contar que también tengo unos audífonos Sony Earphone h.Ear in MDR-EX750AP: Hi-Res (alta fidelidad) para disfrutar la música con un sonido bien nítido y que si los comparamos con los Sony WF-C700N inalámbricos yo diría que los de alta fidelidad puntúan 100 puntos y los inalámbricos alrededor de 80 a 85 puntos algo así como una pantalla con mayor cantidad de pixeles y un resolución más nítida pero nada que quite el sueño si no eres melómano. Igualmente quiero resaltar otra vez la comodidad superior de este modelo de audífonos ya que los hemos llevado hasta 6 horas de uso en un día y no nos han lastimado para nada. Para terminar hablando un poco más sobre la cancelación de ruido del producto, la funcionalidad es notable ya que aquí en el teletrabajo tenemos cinco perros bien ladradores y cuando estamos escuchando música o podcast o hablando por teléfono el ruido de los canes queda como un murmullo a veces inaudible. En conclusión esta es una gran compra a un precio razonable.