Sony WF-C710N vs soundcore P30i: which should you buy?

Key differences

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

• Battery life: 8.5 hrs vs 6 hrs (both ANC on)Sony WF-C710N: 8.5 hrs ConfirmedSourcesoundcore P30i: 6 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 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
• The soundcore P30i Guide names it for commuting and movies.Commuting: On the subway, noise cancelling cuts outside noise by up to 42dB, with five intensity levels in the app. Source linkedSourceMovies: Stand your phone on the charging case and watch hands-free. Source linkedSource

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