Updated 31 Oct 2026
Is the Sony WF-C710N worth it?
Yes — the best noise-cancelling earbuds for the money.
They sound full and detailed, with deep, controlled bass, and the noise cancelling is a clear step up from the model before. Battery is about 8.5 hours with noise cancelling on and 30 hours with the case, they're splash-proof (IPX4) and they connect to two devices at once. Calls are clearer than before too. The buds and case are bulkier than the old ones, there's no LDAC hi-res Bluetooth, and the touch controls can't be fully customised.
85%of 180 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Rich, detailed sound with controlled bass
- Much better noise cancelling than the model before
- Connects to two devices at once
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What owners say
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 to know
- The buds are a little bigger than before, so they can feel loose in small ears when you move.
- No LDAC or aptX, so no hi-res Bluetooth.
- Touch controls are only partly customisable.
From 180 buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada), Boulanger (France), Otto (Germany), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Expert (Netherlands), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Good soundMentioned a lot
- Good noise cancelling for the priceMentioned often
- Good valueAlso mentioned
- ComfortableAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Fall out or don't fit well when movingOccasional
- Noise cancelling weaker than hopedRare
- Calls pick up background noiseVery rare
Get it if…
- You want good noise cancelling without paying flagship money.
- You switch between a phone and a laptop.
- You want earbuds that sound grown-up for about £100.
Skip it if…
- You want the quietest earbuds: the WF-1000XM6 block much more.
- You have small ears and want the smallest buds: the WF-C510 are tiny.
More on the Sony C710N
How we reached this verdict
What Hi-Fi gives them five stars and a 2026 Award, praising the full, controlled bass, the musicality and the improved noise cancelling, but notes the bulkier design and the missing aptX and LDAC. TechRadar gives four and a half stars: great sound and noise cancelling for the money, with the same note on size. Owner reports come from Currys and Takealot buyers.
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: What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 31 Oct 2026How we decide