Sony WI-C100
With a 25-hour battery life and quick-charge feature delivering 60 minutes of playback from a 10-minute charge, the Sony WI-C100 provides extended wireless listening stabilized by Bluetooth 5.0. Its IPX4 water resistance, lightweight build, and magnetic earbuds prevent tangles and withstand sweat during workouts. These neckband earbuds are best for budget-conscious fitness users who need reliable, all-day wireless audio that handles splashes and daily wear.
About This Earbuds
With a 25-hour battery life and quick-charge feature delivering 60 minutes of playback from a 10-minute charge, the Sony WI-C100 provides extended wireless listening stabilized by Bluetooth 5.0. Its IPX4 water resistance, lightweight build, and magnetic earbuds prevent tangles and withstand sweat during workouts. These neckband earbuds are best for budget-conscious fitness users who need reliable, all-day wireless audio that handles splashes and daily wear.
- Form factor in-ear
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Battery life hours 25
- Water resistance IPX4
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average sound (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with 25 Hours Battery Life, Clear Sound, Lightweight Design, IPX4 Water Resistance, Hands-Free Calling, Compatible with Android & iOS – Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 25 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WI-C100 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | JBL Endurance Peak Endurance Peak 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 25 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 30 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP68 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-C100 | 29.4 | 36.2 | 79 | 27.9 | 80.2 | 70.9 | 46.7 | 53.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 90 | 89.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S Compare | 91.9 | 99.7 | 79 | 88.3 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 89.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.9 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.6 | 80.5 | 98.8 | 83.3 | 75.6 | 70.9 | 97.8 | 99.3 |
| JBL Endurance Peak Endurance Peak 4 Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 80.9 | 94.7 | 70.9 | 99 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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