Sony WF-C710N vs Sony WF-C510
Get the WF-C710N. Proper noise cancelling and fuller sound. The C510 are tiny, cheap and last longer, but they won't quieten a bus.
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Which one is for you?
Sony C710N
Get the C710N if this sounds like you: a train or bus commute, better sound, the odd flight.
Is the Sony WF-C710N worth it?Sony C510
Simple and cheap, small ears, mostly home or the gym? The C510.
Is the Sony WF-C510 worth it?Key differences
Noise cancelling
Sound
Battery per charge
Size
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Sony C710N
Owners like the sound and the noise cancelling for the money. The main complaint is the fit: some can't keep them in while moving.
- Good sound
- Good noise cancelling for the price
- Good value
- Fall out or don't fit well when moving
- Noise cancelling weaker than hoped
Sony C510
Owners love the sound for the price and how easy they are to use. The main complaint is the fit: the small buds work loose for some ears.
- Good sound for the price
- Easy to pair and use
- Great value
- Fall out or won't stay in
- Thin, tinny sound with little bass
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Sony C710N: 180 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada), Boulanger (France), Otto (Germany), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Sony C510: 738 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Boulanger (France), Otto (Germany), Son-Vidéo (France), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.