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Sony WF-C710N
Get the WF-C710N if you want Sony noise cancelling on a budget: Dual Noise Sensor, 8.5 hours per charge and about 30 with the case.
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Sony WF-C710N, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get the WF-C710N if you want Sony noise cancelling on a budget: Dual Noise Sensor, 8.5 hours per charge and about 30 with the case. You also get IPX4 splash protection, Google Fast Pair, Find Device and multipoint, for 17,600 yen at Sony Store Japan. Skip it if you want LDAC or LC3; the WF-1000XM6 has both.
Who it is for
- Commuters who want noise cancelling without flagship prices. Sony's Dual Noise Sensor handles the cancelling, and Ambient Sound has 20 levels for when someone starts talking to you.
- WF-C700N owners ready to upgrade. The C710N adds Dual Noise Sensor and Bluetooth 5.3, and its case lasts about twice as long.
- Android phone owners. Google Fast Pair handles setup and Find Device can make the buds ring if you misplace them; Windows PCs get Swift Pair.
Who should skip it
- Hi-res listeners. The C710N sticks to SBC and AAC; LDAC, LC3 and the QN3e processor are on the WF-1000XM6.
- Anyone who can do without noise cancelling. The C510 leaves it out, has a larger 6 mm driver and lasts 11 hours with Ambient Sound off.
What sets it apart
- Dual Noise Sensor noise cancelling, which Sony lists as new against the WF-C700N.
- 8.5 hours of music with noise cancelling (12 without) and about 30 with the case; 5 minutes on the charger buys about 60 minutes.
- IPX4 splash protection, plus Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair and Find Device.
- AI-based voice pickup and noise reduction to clean up your side of calls.
Caveats
- Talk time is 4.5 hours per charge, about half the 8.5 hours you get for music.
- Charging is wired only, over USB-C on the case.
- Sony gives the case no water rating, so don't leave it out in the rain.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Sealed in-ear, with what Sony calls an ergonomic surface design | Sony Japan specifications and product page |
| Fit / tips / wings | Hybrid earpieces in XS, M and XL, 2 of each; no wing tips | Sony Japan product page |
| Driver / acoustic architecture | 5 mm driver, developed by Sony | Sony Japan specifications and product page |
| Chip / processor | No processor named; QN3e is XM6's chip | Sony Japan specifications |
| Active noise cancellation | Yes, with Dual Noise Sensor technology | Sony Japan product page and specificationsSony calls it high-performance and gives no decibel figure. |
| Transparency / ambient | Ambient Sound, adjustable in 20 steps | Sony Japan product page |
| Spatial / 360 audio | Certified for 360 Reality Audio | Sony Japan product page |
| Battery — buds | Music: up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling on, 12 with it off. Calls: up to 4.5 hours either way | Sony Japan specifications and product page |
| Battery — with case | About 30 hours with the case (AAC, DSEE and EQ off, other settings at default) | Sony Japan product page |
| Charging | USB-C on the case, about 1.5 hours to charge; USB-A to USB-C cable included; 5 minutes ≈ 60 minutes of playback | Sony Japan specifications and product page |
| Wireless charging | Not listed; USB charging only | Sony Japan specifications |
| Water / dust — buds | IPX4 drip resistance | Sony Japan product pageFine for rain and sweat, not for swimming. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, Power Class 1, up to 10 m; 2.4 GHz band (2.4000–2.4835 GHz); A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP; SCMS-T | Sony Japan specifications |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sony Japan specificationsNo LDAC or LC3; the WF-1000XM6 has both. |
| Microphones / calls | AI-based voice pickup and noise reduction for clearer calls; mic type not given | Sony Japan product page |
| On-bud controls | Quick Access; full control map not given | Sony Japan product page |
| Multipoint / device switching | Yes, two devices at once; pairs with Android, iPhone and PC | Sony Japan product page |
| Sensors | Dual Noise Sensor for noise cancelling; no other sensors listed | Sony Japan product page |
| Weight — one bud | About 5.2 g × 2 with M tips | Sony Japan specifications |
| Finishes | White, black, pink, glass blue | Sony Japan product page |
| Phone / OS compatibility | Any Bluetooth device; Sony | Sound Connect app; Fast Pair, Swift Pair and Find Device | Sony Japan product page |
| Find / Fast Pair / UWB | Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; Find Device, which makes the buds ring; no UWB | Sony Japan product page |
| Companion app / firmware | Sony | Sound Connect; DSEE is switched on in the app | Sony Japan product page |
| US launch price | No US price; 17,600 yen including tax at Sony Store Japan (open price elsewhere) | Sony Japan product page and specifications |
| Price band | Midrange compact noise cancelling (priced in yen at Sony Store Japan) | Based on Sony Store Japan's 17,600 yen price |
| Availability | On sale at Sony Store Japan for 17,600 yen including tax as of 19 September 2026, with same-day shipping advertised | Sony Japan specifications (Sony Store panel) |
Sony WF-C710N extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Noise Sensor | New for this model, Sony says; the C700N doesn't have it | Sony Japan product page |
| DSEE | DSEE (not DSEE Extreme), switched on in Sound Connect | Sony Japan product page |
| Versus WF-C700N | Longer battery and the new Dual Noise Sensor: 8.5 hours on the buds (12 with noise cancelling off) and about 30 with the case, against C700N's 7.5, 10 and 15 (noise cancelling on) | Sony Japan product page; Sony Japan WF-C700N specifications |
| Recycled plastic | Recycled plastic in part of the headset and case | Sony Japan product page |
| In the box | Charging case; USB-A to USB-C cable; hybrid earpieces in XS, M and XL (2 of each); warranty card | Sony Japan product page |
| Sony Store Japan price | 17,600 yen including tax, with a 3-year Sony Store warranty offer | Sony Japan specifications (Sony Store panel) |
What changed from the WF-C700N
| Spec | WF-C710N | WF-C700N |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes, with Dual Noise Sensor | Yes, without Dual Noise Sensor |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Music, noise cancelling on | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 7.5 hours |
| Music, noise cancelling off | Up to 12 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| With the case | About 30 hours | Up to 15 hours (noise cancelling on) |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
The buds gain an hour or two per charge, but the case is where the battery really moved. If you already own a WF-C700N that still holds a charge, the upgrade buys the new sensor, Bluetooth 5.3 and that longer case life; the codec list stays the same.
Battery and charging
| Mode | WF-C710N |
|---|---|
| Music, noise cancelling on | Up to 8.5 hours |
| Music, noise cancelling off | Up to 12 hours |
| Calls, either mode | Up to 4.5 hours |
| With the case | About 30 hours |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes for about 60 minutes |
| Full charge | About 1.5 hours |
Sony quotes that 30-hour figure with AAC playback, DSEE and EQ turned off, and other settings at default.
Fit, sound and the app
The 5 mm driver is Sony’s own design. Each bud weighs about 5.2 g with M tips fitted, and the box has XS, M and XL tips, so smaller and larger ears both have an option. In Sound Connect you can switch on DSEE, the C710N is certified for 360 Reality Audio, and Quick Access is built in.
Price and colors
Sony Store Japan sells the C710N for 17,600 yen including tax, with a 3-year Sony Store warranty offer; other Japanese retailers set their own prices. Sony gives no US price, so check Amazon or a local retailer before you buy. Colors are white, black, pink and glass blue.
Sources
- Amazon — Sony WF-C710N — accessed 2026-09-20
- Sony Japan — WF-C710N product page — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony Japan — WF-C710N specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does the WF-C710N support LDAC?
No. It's limited to SBC and AAC. If LDAC matters to you, Sony's WF-1000XM6 supports it, along with LC3.
Is the WF-C710N waterproof?
No. It's rated IPX4, which means drip resistance against splashes and sweat, not protection for swimming or a dunk in the sink.
Can I find the buds if I lose them?
Partly. Find Device can make the buds ring, so you can track them down by ear when they're somewhere nearby.
Can it stay connected to my phone and my laptop at once?
Yes. Multipoint keeps two devices connected, and Swift Pair makes the first pairing with a Windows PC quicker.
Official product page: Sony WF-C710N. Tech specs: Sony WF-C710N specs.