Powerbeats Fit vs Sony WF-C710N: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance and noise cancelling. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Weight: 5.78g vs 5.2g (both per earbud)Powerbeats Fit: 5.78g ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 5.2g ConfirmedSource
• Battery life: 24 hrs vs 30 hrs (both with case, ANC on)Powerbeats Fit: 24 hrs ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 30 hrs ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Powerbeats Fit Guide names it for gym workouts and calls.Gym workouts: An IPX4 rating protects the earbuds against sweat and water. ConfirmedSourceCalls: Six microphones and a processor that cuts wind keep you clear on calls, even outdoors. Source linkedSource
• The Sony WF-C710N Guide names it for travel and noisy calls.Travel: On a trip with noise canceling on, you get up to 30 hours: 8.5 on the earbuds plus 21.5 in the case. ConfirmedSourceNoisy calls: Voice pickup trained on over 500 million voice samples keeps your voice clear on calls in noisy places. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name music.