SONY WF-C710N Earbuds Review

Digital Noise Cancellation, 360 Reality Audio, and the tried-and-true Sony Headphones Connect app are offered on these earbuds, giving customers enhanced levels of control over their audio experience. They are comfortable and versatile because they provide up to 15 hours of battery life, including the case, and are water-resistant with an IPX4 rating.

One of the target audiences is cost-conscious audiophiles, students, and listeners who do not want to spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of headphones but still want to use such features as ANC and customization through the application. In the competitive mid-range market, the WF-C710N competes with products of brands such as JBL, Samsung, and Nothing to provide customers with good value. First, we take a look at every feature behind the WF-C710N, including design, sound, ANC capabilities, and much more.

Here are the things that you will get in the box:

The earbuds are very lightweight and are easy to hold when you have to pull them out. They are made with a matte (non-shiny) plastic finish, which makes them look modern and less prone to pinching marks. The charging case is compact and fits in a pocket with a small LED light on the front (representing battery charging or charging status). The earphones do not have long stems. They are curved to fit into your ear better, like their older siblings, the WF-C700, but with smoother edges.

The WF-C710N is very comfortable. The earbuds are comfortable to wear whether you are on a long flight, working at home, or strolling around town, and they never feel invasive. Their sleek designs sit on the ear, making them a practical option when alternatives are needed by side-sleepers or those who wear hats or helmets. There is also very little ear fatigue despite so many hours of wear, and this is due to the equal distribution of weight and sensitive contact points.

The IPX4 rating guarantees sweat and light water resistance so that they can be used on casual workouts and outdoor activities without compromising comfort. The more sophisticated design language is not solely a cosmetic focus; it is, in fact, the result of years of ergonomic analysis, and feedback has been rolled into the very fabric of this interface.

Connectivity and controls of these earbuds are brilliant and intense as they come with Bluetooth 5.2, which enables you to save power and get a strong wireless connection. With Bluetooth 5.2, pairing these earbuds with any device is very smooth and quick. For Android devices, it is even smoother due to Google Fast Pair. When you take the earbuds out of the charging case, they go into the pairing mode and connect with the devices they were paired with last time. You do not need to set up a connection every time you want to connect. 

The Bluetooth connection of the earbuds stays stable and does not have any dropouts in daily usage. For example, if you are sitting in a coffee shop or a bus station, you can enjoy your playlist peacefully. In these earbuds, you get both SBC and AAC audio formats, which work really well to make the music, phone calls, and video calls better. Unfortunately, these earbuds do not support the LDAC format of aptX, so they are not for people who love high-resolution audio. 

Well, to control your earbuds, you have the button system instead of the touch control system. So many people like the button control system because of its accuracy and the absence of accidental touches. Button has default settings and lets you perform all the tasks that a touch control system allows you, such as playing or pausing a song, skipping a song, switching between 2 different modes, and activating the voice assistant from your phone as well.

One of the clear highlights is the 5-band customizable equalizer, which enables a user to customize the sound signature to their particular liking. Choose your style of bass to work out to, understand podcasts, or find a fine balance profile to fit your everyday needs using the app. It also features several preset sound modes (Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Vocal, Mellow, Bright, etc.), allowing you to switch between them freely.

Adaptive Sound Control, which utilizes the motion sensors and location services of a smartphone to automatically adjust the sound settings depending on activity (e., walking, staying, commuting), is another handy feature. It is not always accurate, but it can be helpful to the user who frequently manages to get around.

The bass of the earbuds is punchy and intense, and it has a strong thump that complements music genres like Pop, Electronic, R&B, and Hip-Hop. As mentioned earlier, the bass is strong, but it compresses the other elements of the music too much. For the songs that have singing as the main element and the acoustic instruments, the vocals of these earbuds are effortless to hear and straightforward.

Well, for the people who love to customize their music according to their taste, these earbuds have the Sony Headphones Connect App for you. This app has the option of EQ, so you can customize your sound, such as increasing or decreasing bass, making the sound louder, or bringing out the vocals. Now, you can create your own style of music very easily. 

Because the SBC and AAC, the sound works perfectly, regardless of whether you have an Android or an iPhone. One drawback is that it does not support LDAC, so you can not enjoy high-resolution audio fully. And for this reason, audiophiles may not choose these earbuds, but for casual listeners, it is still a good choice. 

But the experience is not as good when there are some irregular or high-pitched sounds, such as the noises made by a keyboard, conversations around, or even the noise made by a barking dog. These sounds can still be heard through, just in a lesser amount. It nearly does the job with commuters and office work applications, but is less effective in high-noise environments where noise isolation is a top requirement.

Ambient Sound mode allows outside noise to enter when you must remain alert, such as on a walk, on a commute, or during a quick conversation at the office. The transparency effect is well-balanced and natural, not overly amplified and artificial, unlike some other earbuds. It works well in short conversations, even when background noise is present, and you don’t need to take off the earbud to talk.

You can also control the degree of ambient sound via the app, so whether you want to shut the world out or let it in, you have a level of control. When compared to other cost-efficient models, such as the JBL Tune Flex or the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, the WF-C710N manages to keep its footprint. Its ANC is significantly more powerful than that of JBL and Samsung at this price level and a little more sophisticated than that of the latter. However, it is not as refined as higher-end options such as the AirPods Pro 2 or Sony WF-1000XM5, and it limits noise cancellation and ambient mode adaptation.

In contrast, when you are sitting in an outdoor setup, the call quality is not exceptional but still good enough. When you are in a place where there are loud noises, the earbuds can reduce the noise to some extent, but do not eliminate it. Even in outdoor settings, the voice stays clear and stable, but loud noise can still be heard. 

Wind resistance in these earbuds is average. If the wind is mild outside, it can eliminate the wind noise while being on a call, but if the noise is too strong, the wind noise is noticeable. However, if you cover the microphone of the earbuds with your hand, it can reduce the noise. For everyday use, the WF-C710N is so reliable and best suited for casual listeners.

The charging case provides an extra full charge, extending the battery life up to 1520 hours, depending on use and selected ANC mode. Although this does not set the best case capacity on the market, it should suffice to get most users through a couple of days before they need to plug in.

Charging support is done through USB-C, although no wireless charging is supported, the case charges quickly. It is fast-charged too, with only 10 minutes of charging providing approximately one hour of playback, and it is optional to go out.

The first weakness is that there is no battery indicator on the case, but each earbud and the case appear on the Sony Headphones Connect app with an accurate battery percentage, so there is a way to manage the usage. In all, the WF-C710N provides good battery performance, with central ANC controls and quick charging capability, making it a reliable device for users who want to access it throughout the day without worrying about short-term charging.

You cannot just use the Sony WF-C710N for gaming, but these are a good pair of earbuds to use for watching videos and playing casual mobile games. On the other hand, you can use the earbuds to watch Netflix, TikTok, or YouTube videos, and there is good synchronization between picture and sound. Additionally, there is no lag or delay of music or talk. So watching videos with these earbuds is enjoyable and so fun. 

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