New
Sony
form factor In-Ear
wireless false
active noise cancellation true
29 Overall Score
Price $30
About This Earbuds
Sony — form factor In-Ear, active noise cancellation.
- Form factor In-Ear
- Active noise cancellation
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong mic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average sound (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | In-Ear |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Codecs | Sony IER-EX15C USB-C Plug, Wired in-Ear Headphones for iPhone and Android Phones, with Built-in Multi-Function Button, Volume and Mic Control, Supports USB Audio Class 1.0 Devices, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Value & Pricing
May 12, 2026 $30
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | In-Ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | 71 | 65.9 | 33.4 | 27.9 | 47 | 70.9 | 30.9 | 9.1 | 45.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.9 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 91.8 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 69.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
