Wireless earbuds · Ranked #1 of 31 · Top pick, narrowly

Sony WF-C710N

94
Acclaimed
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 90–100

Exact average 93.8 · all scores printed by the outlets

Sony WF-C710NImage: Sony

4 professional reviewers tested the Sony WF-C710N, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: noise cancelling and battery life.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, TechRadar and 1 more

The catch: There is no LDAC, and the case feels cheap.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 100
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    Called the best true wireless pair under £100, with enjoyable smooth sound, good noise cancelling, long battery and plenty of features.

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  2. 95
    Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025

    A strong budget noise-cancelling earbud that retakes the sub-£100 lead for Sony thanks to good ANC, fit and sound.

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  3. 90
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Excellent noise cancelling for the money in slightly larger earbuds, with solid battery life.

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  4. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    The reviewer is thrilled with these earbuds: very strong noise blocking, comfy fit, strong bass and long battery for a low price.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Noise cancelling4 of 4
Battery life3 of 4
Sound quality2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Sony WF-C710N worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. There is no LDAC, and the case feels cheap.

Do critics agree about the Sony WF-C710N?

Critics agree: scores range from 90 (TechRadar) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Sony WF-C710N?

The EarFun Air Pro 4+ (critic score 91), best budget earbud sound.