Sony WF-C710N Review: Best Budget Sony Earbuds in 2025?

The wireless earbuds market in 2025 is packed with options — flashy specs, bold claims, and more features than you’ll ever use. But then, Sony drops the WF-C710N. No big launch hype. No aggressive marketing. Just a clean, simple promise: good sound with active noise cancellation at ₹8,990.

I’ve been using these buds for over a week now, and I have thoughts. They’re not spec monsters, and they don’t pretend to be. But they do get something very few in this price range do — the basics, absolutely spot on.

Sony WF-C710N sound quality: Better than it has any right to be

Let’s talk about sound first, because that’s where the WF-C710N quietly flexes.

There’s a clarity here that’s rare in this segment — vocals sound clean, the mids are nicely textured, and the bass? Controlled, not boomy. I ran these through everything from late-night lo-fi to chaotic Arctic Monkeys riffs, and they held their own. No distortion, no sharp treble spikes, no muddy low-end.

Most budget TWS earbuds, like the OnePlus Buds 4 are using dual drivers and dual DACs, promising you all the wonders of the world when it comes to sound. Rarely do they stand up to the promises they make.

Sony’s using a single 5mm dynamic driver with support for SBC and AAC only — so no LDAC, no aptX — and yet, it just works. Thanks to Sony’s DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), compressed tracks still sound fuller than they should.

Having said that, it is a bit odd to miss out on Hi-Res codecs, given that earbuds from like the Realme Buds Air 7 Pro come with 5.0 LHDC

Audiophiles will want more, sure. But most people will find this sound surprisingly satisfying, especially for casual listening.

Sony WF-C710N ANC and ambient sound: Not best in class, but solid

Sony markets these as noise-cancelling earbuds, and they do cancel noise — just not at the level you’d get from something like the WF-1000XM5.

But for everyday use — a noisy coffee shop, a metro ride, or even a ceiling fan humming too loud — the DNC is effective enough. Wind noise still sneaks in at times, and voices aren't completely cut off, but it’s decent for the price. There's also an Ambient Sound mode that feels a bit soft, but good enough if you want to stay aware while walking around.

What helps is the fit. The WF-C710N creates a tight seal in your ears, and that passive isolation does a lot of the heavy lifting. But because its slightly heavy, it doesn't stay in place during workouts.

Sony WF-C710N call quality: Good for calls, not for chaos

Let’s be real — TWS earbuds under ₹10,000 often suck at calls. The Sony WF-C710N is... better than most. Not perfect, but usable.

In quiet rooms or indoors, the mic quality is clean, with decent pickup and little background fuzz. Outdoors, things get a bit dicey — wind and traffic do cut in, and the noise suppression algorithm doesn’t fully keep up. But it’s still good enough for Zoom calls and voice notes.

Sony WF-C710N design: A little bit Cyberpunk, a little bit clunky

The Sony WF-C710N doesn’t look like your average pair of wireless earbuds — and that’s a good thing. The case has this pill-shaped, semi-transparent body that gives it a slightly cyberpunk-industrial edge, especially in the Blue variant. You can peek at some of the internals, which makes it feel like more of a gadget than just another audio accessory.

It’s not quite as sleek as the Nothing Ear series — and yeah, the red and yellow wires sticking out inside the case are kind of an eyesore — but it still manages to feel unique. There’s a sort of engineered charm here that makes you want to pick it up and fidget with it.

Size-wise, the WF-C710N case is pretty compact. It’ll slide into a coin pocket, but not entirely invisibly — it does bulge out a bit. One weak point? The hinge. It creaks a little when opening or closing, and the plastic body feels like it’ll pick up scuffs over time if you’re not careful.

The earbuds themselves continue that transparent, tech-forward aesthetic. Sony ditched the stem and went for a capsule-like design that sits more flush in the ear. It’s a clean look, but the fit is a mixed bag. Personally, I found them a bit top-heavy — comfy for casual listening, but not ideal if you’re running or moving around a lot.

Still, the in-ear seal is decent, and the passive noise isolation is surprisingly effective, especially once you find the right silicone tip (Sony includes a few sizes in the box). You’re also getting an IPX4 rating here, which means the Sony WF-C710N can handle sweaty workouts or a bit of rain, but don’t expect them to survive a downpour or beach day.

Sony WF-C710N battery life: Almost a full week on a charge

Sony promises up to 15 hours of total playback time with ANC on — 5 hours from the buds, and another 10 from the case. With ANC off, you’ll stretch that to about 20 hours.

In real-world use (ANC on most of the time, a few calls here and there), I got about 4.5 hours per session. That’s solid. There’s fast charging too — a 10-minute top-up gives you around an hour of playback.

Sony WF-C710N controls and app: Simple, but smart

You can customize the touch controls using the Sony Sound Connect app, which is thankfully supported here. You don’t get every fancy feature from the flagship lineup, but there’s enough — EQ presets, control mapping, ANC toggles.

I especially liked the Adaptive Sound Control, which switches modes based on activity (like walking vs. sitting). It’s not flawless, but it does make the earbuds feel smarter.

Final verdict: Who should buy the Sony WF-C710N?

If you’re looking for wireless earbuds under ₹10,000 in India with great sound, decent ANC, and a trusted brand name — the Sony WF-C710N is a no-brainer.

They’re not for spec-chasers. They don’t have LDAC or low-latency mode. The ANC won’t knock your socks off. But if what you care about is sound quality, comfort, and a clean user experience — these just work.

Sometimes, not overthinking it is the best approach. Sony clearly didn’t, and the result is one of the most quietly impressive wireless earbuds in this price bracket.