The $119.99 Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling true wireless earphones are a low-cost entry in the company’s lineup that produce robust bass and work with a useful app that offers EQ. They can also deliver effective active noise cancellation (ANC), though their effectiveness highly depends on how you position them in your ears. For a bit less, the $99.99 Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earphones remain our Editors’ Choice winners because of their more consistent ANC experience and similarly full-featured companion app.An Understated Design With a Cheap Feel The WF-C700N earphones, which are available in black, white, or violet, have matte exteriors with a single push-button control that takes up the bulk of their outer panels. The Sony logo appears subtly along the top edge of each earpiece. I can see the appeal of the understated design, but a plastic build makes the earpieces feel cheap. Regardless, they fit securely in my ear canal and feel comfortable over extended listening period...
The affordable Sony WF-C700N true wireless earphones have capable drivers and customizable sound, but they don't offer reliable noise cancellation.
Drivers deliver deep lows and bright highs; Customizable EQ in companion app
Inconsistent noise cancellation; Plastic design feels cheap; Weak battery life