Sony
Sony WF-C700N
A solid mid-range wireless earphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 20 hours.
66/100
20 hoursIPX45.2in-ear
£55.00best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- USB-C charging
- Multipoint pairing
- Above-average battery (earbuds)
- Below-average battery (with case)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Sony WF-C700N wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Earbud weight4.97
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)20 hours
Battery (with case)20 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.2
Multipoint pairingYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)2
Transparency modeYes
More specs
Battery buds ANC5 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WF-C700N vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
Sony WF-C700NBowers & Wilkins Pi8
| SonySony WF-C700NThis page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Pi8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Battery hours | 20 hoursBetter | 6 hours |
| Battery total | 20 hours | 24 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WF-C700N right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony WF-C700N worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Sony WF-C700N?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4?
The MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 scores 68/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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