Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-ear Headphones - Up to 25 hours of battery life - Water resistant -Built-in mic for phone calls - Voice Assistant compatible - Reliable Bluetooth® connection - Black

Finding myself now using my phone for playing music more than in the past, and then finding the USB-C headphone adapter more of an annoyance than it was when I only used it occasionally, I decided it was finally time to get some bluetooth headphones... My first choice would have been Sennheiser, having been a fan of their wired sets for the past couple of decades, but the ones I had my eye on weren't available, so I started to look elsewhere for something that might be a suitable alternative in the meantime. My criteria were fairly straighforward - I wanted plain earbuds, decent battery life, easy recharging (i.e. direct USB connection, not via a charging case), and for the two buds to be connected so I could take them out and leave them hanging round my neck just as with wired buds. After a bit of searching, I'd narrowed down my list to either these or the similar C310, and as I've already got a few USB-C cables, the latter coming with a cable of its own wasn't enough to swing me towards that model given the 9 hour shorter rated runtime compared with the C100. Having now been using them for just under a week, I'm pleased to say these buds live up to their billing - as comfortable to wear for extended periods as my favoured Sennheiser buds, even with the extra weight of the control unit and battery resting against the sides of my neck. Sound quality is impressive given they're relying on their internal amplifier rather than being driven directly from the phone or laptop, and at full volume they pack a surprising punch. Perhaps not quite as bass-heavy as the Sennheisers, but still full bodied enough to put a smile on my face when the drums or bass guitars kick in. I haven't yet given the battery a full stress test, however after around 8 hours of use from full charge the reported charge level had dropped by 30%, which bodes well for them achieving the stated runtime. And recharging from the USB-C connection is easy and quick, so between the long runtime and fast recharge times its unlikely I'll find myself wanting to use them but being thwarted by a low battery warning. One thing I wasn't expecting from them was to be able to use them as a headset in Teams calls - I knew they had a microphone and could be used as a headset with a phone, but from what I've heard about other headsets it's not a given that they'll also work on a PC in that way, so this was a pleasant surprise. And whilst the audio quality here isn't quite as good as a dedicated headset with boom mic, it's easily good enough unless there's a lot of background noise - being able to switch instantly from listening to music to being in a call, without having to swap from headphones to headset and vice versa (as noted above, the C100's aren't quite as good as my headset for voice calls, but they're SO much better for music). Plus being wireless means I'm no longer tethered to the PC via the USB cable... On that note, with the PC in my upstairs office, I can walk around almost all of the house without dropping the connection - it's only once I walk into the extension out the back of the house that the signal cuts out, so the claimed 10m range doesn't seem unreasonable. Pairing the buds is about as easy as it gets with bluetooth gear these days - press and hold the power button until you hear them say they're in pairing mode, then select them from the list of available devices on whichever thing you're pairing them with. So far I've paired them with my phone and two laptops, and switching from one to the other takes just a few seconds, accompanied by another verbal indication of connection success. They're definitely a no frills set of buds - aside from the buds themselves, the only other thing in the small box aside from the instructions is a set of alternative earpieces in differing sizes, as is the norm with bud-style units. No USB cable or storage pouch or anything else like that, but what that means is that you're paying for the buds and nothing more, and that shows in the performance you get from them for your money. And I have to admit to being genuinely impressed with them, to the point where I'm starting to wonder if I'll bother replacing them with the Sennheisers I originally was after.

These get 5 starts from me as I bought them for using under a motorcycle helmet. The buds are very small and don't get pulled out your ears when putting on or taking off the helmet. They do exactly what I hoped - keep out a lot of the wind noise when riding and the sound level and quality is easily good enough to hear music while travelling. The battery life seems to be brilliant and the neck band and pods tuck under the jacket collar easily and nothing gets caught up or moved by the wind. I find them extremely comfortable and have had no trouble at all with the connectivity. As far as I'm concerned, they are brilliant.

I have very small ear canals and have always struggled with earphones. I recently tried true wireless earbuds, but they were a nightmare—they constantly fell out, I kept losing them, and the bulky plastic bodies even gave me painful friction blisters. I tried smaller wireless options like the JLab Minis, but they were simply too quiet and the battery life was poor. Because of this, I decided to go back to a neckband style, which I had used before, specifically seeking better security and a smaller bud size for comfort. The package arrived promptly and was completely intact. Inside the box, the packaging layout is very minimalist. There is no actual physical instruction manual included, just a basic product description and reference guide sheet. It comes with extra silicone earbuds, which I instantly swapped out for the small size. Take note that it does not include a USB-C charging cable or brick in the box, so you will need to use your own. Regarding the fit, it's a bit of a mixed bag due to my unique ear shape. They do still fall out from time to time, but the massive upside is that they are incredibly comfortable. The hard plastic doesn't press or rub against my ears, completely eliminating the harsh friction and painful blisters I was getting before. In fact, they are comfortable and lightweight enough that I can easily fall asleep wearing them, and because they are on a neckband, I don't have to worry about losing them in the sheets. Initially, I was very disappointed with the audio quality and did not find them good or loud enough. However, that completely changed once I downloaded the Sony Headphones Connect app and adjusted the settings. I am honestly not impressed with the app itself, but once you turn on the DSEE feature and tweak the equalizer to your liking, you really have no further use for it. Post-adjustment, the sound is excellent and significantly louder than the JLab Minis. The passive noise isolation is also great once you get a decent seal. The physical build quality of the neckband is where this product falls short. The cable is thin, flimsy, and highly prone to tangling. You have to be incredibly careful with it, otherwise, it feels like it will not last very long. There are also no magnets to secure the earbud heads together when they are just hanging around your neck, and Sony does not provide a pouch to store and protect them when they are not in use. Because of this questionable cable quality, I have decided to use these earbuds exclusively at home. For home use, I am most impressed with the battery life. I absolutely love the fact that I can spend hours watching videos and whatnot without ever having to worry about the battery running out. Over time, I have grown to really like them. If it weren't for the fragile neckband wire, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them completely—but if you buy them, just plan to use them gently! I bought these on offer, for about £25, which I think is a great price for in-ear headphones offering such great sound and battery life. Pitty about the neckband cable quality.

Not high end for music but then no in-ears are in comparison to quality full size headphones. Where these excel are easy connectivity, easy controls and decent enough sound quality - music sounds good enough and is definitely a step up from cheaper items and for podcasts (my main use) they are excellent. Really good battery life as well. Having lost a pair I have no hesitation buying again.

These are a direct replacement for a set purchased a couple of years ago. I was obviously pleased with the original set as I purchased the same set again. The sound is fine but the ear buds feel less substantial than my old pair and are not magnetic.

These are exactly what I wanted: - decent sound quality and isolation. No noise cancellation means no weird noise artifacts (looking at you Sennheiser Momentum 3). But unlike in bone-conducting headphones, there is actually some isolation, so you can hear things clear enough. - hard to lose and easy to carry. These are light and almost invisible in my pocket, unlike the heavy bulging case of a true wireless pair. And unlike true wireless, they're very difficult to accidentally lose. - Great battery life, especially for the size. And it's USB-C so it's easy to find a charger anywhere. - Very affordable, so even if you somehow manage to lose them, it's not a big deal. Cons: - I wish the volume up and down buttons were different to the touch. Facts: - Sound quality is slightly better than what you'd expect for the money, i.e. average. Perfectly OK for an audiobook or casual listening, but these won't make any tune rock your head off.

I honestly don’t understand why so many people are praising these earbuds. I bought them but ended up returning them. The sound quality for music is actually very good, but during phone calls, the other person’s voice doesn’t sound clear. The worst thing, though, is the fit. They keep slipping out and falling off. I wanted to use them at work, but you can barely walk around with them without constantly worrying that they’re going to fall.

These are my favourite headphones, great quality sound ant a reasonable price. Unfortunately hard to get hold of these days.

3 months of light use and one side is completely broken and the other is muffled. Do not bother with these! I had an older version of these that lasted for years. Clearly Sony can no longer make a quality headphone.

Bought this the second time after losing first one. That should tell you already how much I like it It is a very nice piece of hardware. Excellent build , excellent battery backup , all day wearable. This is so much better than the totally wireless models because mic sits closer to your mouth + ear phones are connected by wire so you don't accidentally lose one ear piece. Also , the battery is powerful to last like 25 hours of listening before needing recharge. For me it translates to recharge once in 2 weeks. In other way , it also means it has enough power to drive those audio output unlike wireless ones. If you want to customize , there is an excellent sony app which allows you to fine tune music quality. Once you fine tune it with sony app you realize how powerful the bass can be on this thing. In short , extremely satisfied . I bought second piece for myself , and one more for my mother.

Sony kulaklıkların en sevdiğim yanı kolay kolay bozulmaması, malzeme kalitesi gerçekten çok yüksek. Şarj süresi de fazlasıyla iyi; Çok memnun kaldım.

They sound great to me, but I am not an expert in sound. I need them to listen to music while I walk my dog or exercise. They are perfect for my need: good sound and volume, they completely cover the noise on the street and the cable is perfect if you want to remove from time to time and have them hanging around your neck without the need to put them in a pocket/purse all the time. Also, having the cable is better so that I don't loose one. The default size they come with is perfect but they do have the spares. For small years it fits perfectly. Great buy, very satisfied.

Ho cercato parrcchio il prodotto giusto perchè sono molto esigente: volevo delle cuffiette che riducessero/isolassero i rumori esterni sempre avuto, avessero un'ottima qualità del suono, non scivolassero dalle orecchie, avessero una lunga batteria e avessero il cavo che le collega (non le volevo assolutamente wireless). Queste hanno tutte le caratteristiche che volevo. La batteria è infinita, si caricano velocemente e le uso anche tutto il giorno senza pensieri (si scarica prima il telefono!). La batteria di questo modello dura 3 volte tanto del modello C 200, che costa di più. La forma dell cuffietta era un altro problema fondamentale, perchè in altre mi è sempre stato scomodo, tendendo ad uscire continuamente dal mio orecchio, ma queste arrivano con 3 gommini di dimensioni diverse che si possono cambiare in base al proprio canale auricolare. Si adattano perfettamente e isolano da rumori esterni in modo meraviglioso. Le uso anche quando vado in moto (sia con musica che senza) e fanno il loro lavoro perfettamente: si sente la musica benissimo e il rumore di fondo è estremamente ridotto. Le ho usate per settimane in tanti contesti diversi, più o meno caotici e dinamici, e le prestazioni sono alte, per un prezzo decisamente abbordabile. È vero che non hanno la calamita che unisce il cavo davanti e che le tiene piú ferme, ma il peso dei due componenti le tiene abbastanza in posizione se si cammina/corre, ma per fare yoga possono muoversi molto. Ho risolto con un rimedio casalingo (una micro mollettina per capelli) e sono contenta così.