Sony WF-C710N

Sony WF-C710NPrice, Battery Life, Specs & Noise Canceling

On salePrice$129.99

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The WF-C710N are Sony's everyday noise canceling earbuds. Each earbud uses two microphones to cut outside noise, and Sony rates them at up to 8.5 hours per charge and 30 hours with the case with noise canceling on. They are rated IPX4 for splashes and sweat and connect to two devices at once.

Best for

Battery life. Show why
Up to 8.5 hours per charge with noise canceling on and 30 hours with the case.Up to 8.5 hours with noise canceling on, ahead of the Pixel Buds 2a (7 hrs) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (5 hrs); none of the 5 other earbuds compared beats it.
Calls. Show why
Voice pickup trained with AI on over 500 million voice samples to keep your voice clear in noisy places.
Sound quality. Show why
A 5 mm driver with Sony's DSEE processing, tuned for strong bass and clear vocals, and an adjustable EQ.

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$129.99

What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.

Weight

5.2g

Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~8.5 hrs

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Cost over 3 years

AirPods 5
$129
Pixel Buds 2a
$129
Galaxy Buds 4
$179.99
Pixel Buds Pro 2
$229

Current list prices.

One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.

Hours on one charge with noise cancelling on, where that figure is officially stated; otherwise the official headline figure. Prices are each product's lowest version. Battery life varies with use, settings and firmware.

If not this one

  • If workouts decides itPowerbeats Fit

    A flexible wingtip locks them in your ear, and the earbuds and case are rated IPX4 for sweat and rain.

    $199.99
  • If water resistance decides itAirPods 5

    Built tougher: IP57, against IPX4 here.

    $129

Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Sony WF-C710N work with

Earbuds that work with iPhone and Android.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with iPhone?

Works

They pair with iPhone over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is in the App Store. Siri starts when you hold the right earbud.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from the App Store.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with the Apple Watch Series 12?

Yes. Apple Watch Series 12 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Series 12 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Mac?

Works

They pair with a Mac over Bluetooth on macOS 12 or later.

What you need
macOS 12 or later, with Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Android?

Works

They pair with Android phones over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is on Google Play.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from Google Play.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

How much do the Sony WF-C710N cost?
Sony sells them for $129.99 on its US store, in Black, Glass Blue, Pink and White. Sony launched them at a suggested $119.99.
When did the WF-C710N come out?
Sony Electronics announced them on March 25, 2025, and opened pre-orders the same day.
Which Bluetooth version and codecs do they use?
Bluetooth 5.3, with the SBC and AAC codecs.

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Works with

Works

They pair with Android phones over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is on Google Play.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from Google Play.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

They pair with iPhone over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is in the App Store. Siri starts when you hold the right earbud.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from the App Store.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

They pair with a Mac over Bluetooth on macOS 12 or later.

What you need
macOS 12 or later, with Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

Sony's Sound Connect app sets the EQ, noise canceling and Ambient Sound, the touch controls and multipoint, and updates the earbuds.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

They pair with a Windows PC over Bluetooth, and on Windows 11 a Swift Pair pop-up can connect them.

What you need
Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Most paired with

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with iPhone?

Works

They pair with iPhone over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is in the App Store. Siri starts when you hold the right earbud.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from the App Store.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with the Apple Watch Series 12?

Yes. Apple Watch Series 12 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Series 12 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Mac?

Works

They pair with a Mac over Bluetooth on macOS 12 or later.

What you need
macOS 12 or later, with Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Android?

Works

They pair with Android phones over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is on Google Play.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from Google Play.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with the Apple Watch Ultra 4?

Yes. Apple Watch Ultra 4 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Ultra 4 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Windows PC?

Works

They pair with a Windows PC over Bluetooth, and on Windows 11 a Swift Pair pop-up can connect them.

What you need
Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

What you need

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Android?

Works

They pair with Android phones over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is on Google Play.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from Google Play.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with iPhone?

Works

They pair with iPhone over Bluetooth, and Sony's Sound Connect app is in the App Store. Siri starts when you hold the right earbud.

What you need
Sony's Sound Connect app from the App Store.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Mac?

Works

They pair with a Mac over Bluetooth on macOS 12 or later.

What you need
macOS 12 or later, with Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Windows PC?

Works

They pair with a Windows PC over Bluetooth, and on Windows 11 a Swift Pair pop-up can connect them.

What you need
Bluetooth that supports music playback (A2DP).
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Supports

Works

They stay connected to two devices at once and switch between them.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works with limits

By holding the right earbud. Siri and the Google app start that way, but saying "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google" does not wake them.

What works
Siri on iPhone and the Google app on Android, started by holding the right touch sensor.
Good to know
No hands-free wake word through the earbuds.
See details and sources (2)
  • Sony: WF-C710N | Help Guide | Using the voice assist function (Siri)From the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    When the iPhone is in standby or playing music, hold your finger to the touch sensor on the right headset unit for about 2 seconds or more.
    Siri cannot be activated when you say “Hey Siri” even when the iPhone’s “Hey Siri” setting is enabled.
  • Sony: WF-C710N | Help Guide | Using the voice assist function (Google app)From the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    When the Android smartphone is in standby or playing music, hold your finger to the touch sensor on the right headset unit for about 2 seconds or more.
    Even if the “Hey Google” setting is enabled on your Android smartphone, the Google app does not respond when you say “Hey Google”.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

How it works

Works with limits

They handle splashes and sweat (IPX4), but they cannot be used in water and the case is not water resistant.

What works
Splashes, rain and sweat.
Good to know
Not for swimming; the charging case is not water resistant.
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Mar 25, 2025 · Announced
Sony announces the WF-C710N
Sony Electronics announced the WF-C710N noise canceling earbuds at a suggested $119.99 and opened pre-orders the same day.

At a glance

Sony WF-C710NTHIS PRODUCTSony WF-C710NPixel Buds 2aCOMPARE WITHPixel Buds 2a
Noise cancellation
Yes, with two microphones in each earbud (Dual Noise Sensor)Ambient Sound Mode
YesSilent Seal 1.5 (lighter than Pro 2)
Earbud battery
Up to 8.5 hrs with noise canceling on
7 hrs
Works with
iPhone and Android, Sony Sound Connect app
Full features on Androidbasic on iOS
Water resistance
IPX4 (earbudsthe case is not water resistant)
IP54
Price
From $129.99
From $129
Case battery
Up to 30 hrs in total with the case, noise canceling on
27 hrs
Weight
5.2g per earbud with M tips38g case
4.7g
Show 2 more specifications
Cameras
Unknown
No
Health
Unknown
None
More specs
Processor
Unknown
Google Tensor A1
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint (2 devices)SBC and AAC
Bluetooth 5.4
AI
Unknown
No
Indicators
Unknown
No
Controls
Touch sensors on both earbuds
Touch controls on earbud surface
Battery
Up to 8.5 hrs with noise canceling on (30 hrs with the case)up to 12 hrs with it off (40 hrs with the case)
10hrs / 27 hrs case (ANC off), 7 hrs / 20 hrs case (ANC on)
Case
Small cylindrical charging case, USB-C
Unknown

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What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Sony WF-C710N?

Here is what you get when you open it.

WF-C710N earbuds
Charging case
USB-A to USB-C cable
Earbud tips
Documents

From Sony. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

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Price compared to others

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Sony WF-C710N

Top questions

How much do the Sony WF-C710N cost?
Sony sells them for $129.99 on its US store, in Black, Glass Blue, Pink and White. Sony launched them at a suggested $119.99.
When did the WF-C710N come out?
Sony Electronics announced them on March 25, 2025, and opened pre-orders the same day.
Which Bluetooth version and codecs do they use?
Bluetooth 5.3, with the SBC and AAC codecs.
How long does the battery last?
With noise canceling on, Sony rates them at up to 8.5 hours on the earbuds and up to 30 hours with the case. With it off, up to 12 hours on the earbuds and 40 hours with the case.
Do they charge quickly?
Yes. Sony says 5 minutes of charging gives about 1 hour of music. A full charge of the earbuds and case takes about 3.5 hours.
Do they have noise canceling?
Yes. Each earbud uses two microphones to pick up outside noise, and Ambient Sound Mode lets you hear what is around you when you need to.
Are they waterproof?
No. The earbuds are rated IPX4, so they handle splashes and sweat, but they cannot be used in water. The charging case is not water resistant.
Can they connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Multipoint keeps them connected to two devices, so you can switch between a phone and a laptop.
How are they for phone calls?
Sony uses voice pickup trained with AI on over 500 million voice samples to cut background noise and keep your voice clear.
How do the controls work?
Each earbud has a touch sensor. Taps play and pause music, answer calls and switch between noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode.
Can I use Siri or Google Assistant?
Yes. Hold your finger on the right earbud for about 2 seconds to start Siri on an iPhone or the Google app on Android. Saying "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google" does not wake them.
How much do they weigh?
About 5.2 g per earbud with the medium tips, and the charging case weighs about 38 g.
What comes in the box?
The earbuds, the charging case, a USB-A to USB-C cable, three sizes of earbud tips (XS, M and XL) and documents.

Using it

Does it have noise cancelling?
Yes, it cancels noise.
What does it cost?
It costs $129.99. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 5.2g.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX4. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Sony WF-C710N is the current model.

In the box

What's in the box?
WF-C710N earbuds, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Earbud tips, Documents.

Works with

Do the Sony WF-C710N support Voice assistant?
Yes, by holding the right earbud. Siri and the Google app start that way, but saying "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google" does not wake them. Works with limits
How do the Sony WF-C710N handle water and sweat?
They handle splashes and sweat (IPX4), but they cannot be used in water and the case is not water resistant. Works with limits
Do the Sony WF-C710N work with Windows PC?
Yes. They pair with a Windows PC over Bluetooth, and on Windows 11 a Swift Pair pop-up can connect them. Works