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Sony WF-C710N Truly Wireless NC Earbuds (Black)

Sony WF-C710N Truly Wireless NC Earbuds (Black)

By Sony · Budget Wireless Earbuds · Audio & Electronics · More from Sony

  • Up to 8.5 h per charge, up to 30 h total with case (NC on)
  • 5 mm driver with DSEE upscaling
  • IPX4 splash resistance
  • Multipoint connection for two devices

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$88.88
from $88.88 at Abt · Checked Oct 14, 2026

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Summary

Sony’s WF-C710N is a stemless, entry-level noise-cancelling earbud with a 5 mm driver, Bluetooth 5.3 and SBC/AAC-only codecs. Professional reviews praise the ANC per dollar, but there is no LDAC or aptX, no wireless charging and no stabilizing fins, so fit is the gamble before you buy.

Strengths

  • Reviewers consistently name ANC as the highlight: Tom’s Guide called it comparable to Bose for a lot less money, PCMag said it punches above similarly priced competition.
  • Multipoint for two devices, which owners praise as smoother than competitors.
  • Light and comfortable enough that one Tom’s Guide reviewer forgot they were wearing them.
  • A 5-minute charge returns about 1 h of listening.

Weaknesses

  • SBC/AAC only — no LDAC or aptX, unusual for a Sony product and a real limitation for Android users.
  • No wireless charging, despite the case being a recurring complaint topic.
  • No stabilizing fins or hooks; multiple owners report the buds falling out during walking or workouts.
  • Controls can only be remapped by group, not per gesture.
  • The case feels plasticky and Ambient Sound mode adds noticeable hiss.
  • One owner reports the case no longer charging the buds after some use; replacement ear tips that fit both buds and case are hard to find.

Verified specifications

ModelWF-C710N; the black variant is sold as WF-C710NB.
Driver0.2 in (5 mm) dynamic, with DSEE upscaling.
Frequency response (Bluetooth)20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling).
Bluetooth5.3; codecs SBC and AAC only; effective range 32.81 ft.
Batteryup to 8.5 h per charge with NC on, 12 h with NC off; the case adds up to 21.5 h for 30 h total with NC on.
Call timeup to 4.5 h.
ChargingUSB-C only; about 1.5 h for the buds, about 3.5 h for the case; a 5-minute charge yields about 1 h of listening; no wireless charging.
Multipointyes, up to two devices at once.
Water resistanceIPX4 splash only.
Weightabout 5 g per bud and about 38 g for the case (SoundGuys measured); Sony’s spec sheet lists 0.16 oz per bud with M tips and 1.34 oz for the case.
In the boxcharging case, USB-A-to-USB-C cable, three ear-tip sizes (two extra pairs), warranty card, reference guide.
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Sound and codecs

Out of the box the tuning is warm and bass-forward, with punchy bass, clear vocals and good stereo separation in reviewer notes. SoundGuys measured a treble dip around 10 kHz, so cymbals and sibilants lose detail. A five-band EQ and Clear Bass slider in the Sound Connect app handle tuning. The notable omission is codec support: SBC and AAC only, no LDAC or aptX, which Android users in particular will notice. Consumer Reports found prominent, boomy bass and hazy mids under a “very good” sound verdict.

Noise cancelling

Consumer Reports measured excellent noise reduction across the entire frequency range; SoundGuys scored ANC 8.5/10, beating 89% of earbuds, with up to 30 dB of low-frequency reduction. One Reddit owner upgrading from Redmi Buds 5 Pro called it mediocre at best — a minority view that contradicts the professional tests and likely depends on fit and expectations. Ambient Sound mode works but introduces noticeable hiss and weak high-frequency reproduction.

Fit and comfort

The stemless design is light — about 5 g per bud — and Tom’s Guide wore them for 8 h straight with no complaints. Try before buying if you can; Tom’s Guide reports no falling out while walking.

Battery and case

Sony rates 8.5 h per charge with NC on and 30 h total with the case; SoundGuys measured 9 h 25 min per charge and more than 30 h total, so the conservative figures hold up in testing. Charging is USB-C only — about 1.5 h for the buds, about 3.5 h for the case, no wireless charging. The case is the weak point physically: plasticky, with a strong magnetic seal, and owners report cases that stop charging the buds after some use. Ear tips are the one documented wear item, and one owner after 1–2 years of use describes sourcing replacements that fit both buds and case as tedious.

Is it worth it?

Street prices tell the story: $128 at Sweetwater, Walmart and Best Buy and $83.97 at Newegg in April 2025 (Tom’s Guide, T3), with one Reddit owner paying $69.99 at Best Buy. Sony USA’s own store lists the black model at $129.99 (checked October 2026). At under about $110 the codec and fit limitations matter less and the ANC-per-dollar case is strong; above $130, PCMag’s Editors’ Choice Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro at $129.99 adds LDAC, IP54 and a more secure fit, and the Sony needs a discount to compete. Wear detection, the Sound Connect app and the design are the reasons to pay Sony’s price.

Which model this is

This page covers the Sony WF-C710N in black, sold by Sony USA as the WF-C710NB, the successor to the WF-C700N announced in March 2025. Do not confuse it with the WF-C510 or the premium WF-1000XM5/6 line. The US variant is ASIN B0DWHPBK42.

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