These sporty in-ears offer a lot of Sony's smart ambient sound control and the noise-cancellation tech is the real star. Battery life is only average though, which is surprising given the size of the case. Overall these 'buds sound great and offer plenty of customisation.

Good noise-cancellation tech; Great ambient sound system; App offers lots of customisation; Great bass and sound quality; IP55 dust/water resistant;

Case is really chunky; Headphones seem larger than they need to be; Controls won't cover all your needs;

The field of true wireless earbuds with ANC (active noise cancellation) is still relatively new, but Apple's AirPods Pro aren't the only game in town. Sony's WF-SP800N earphones offer solid ANC and several other features that ought to put them on the radar of any prospective Airpods Pro buyers. At $200, the wire-free in-ears are aimed at gym goers and runners, with a better water-resistance rating than the AirPods and a super-secure fit. A companion app provides user-adjustable EQ, in addition to built-in support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Throw in the best battery life we've seen in this category yet, and the you get a fantastic value that doesn't quite unseat the AirPods as our Editors' Choice.Design Available in black or blue (with orange and white models in the works), the chunky earpieces feel like they actually have some weight to them, but they come equipped with earfins to help stabilize the fit. The in-ear fit is comfortable and secure, ideal for the gym or jo...

Solid noise cancellation, powerful audio performance, and a water-resistant build make the Sony WF-SP800N a strong contender in this price range

Powerful audio performance with deep bass and sculpted highs; Excellent battery life; Water-resistant build; App has ANC and EQ controls; Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support

Limited controls; Large charging case offers less extra battery life than usual

The WF-SP800N is basically a sports variant of the WF-1000XM3 with a few features removed and with a slightly lower price point. It’s somewhat a mixed bag and will probably appeal to consumers who needs ANC and Ambient Sound feature during their workout routine, with good mic for calls.

Equalizer setting is saved to earbuds; Supports most of the premium features available in WF-1000XM3; Good mic pick-up and works with either earbuds

Overall chunky design; Large case but can only enough to charge the earbuds once; Average ANC quality

Sony’s noise-canceling WF-1000XM3 earbuds have been considered some of the best-sounding true wireless earbuds on the market since their release. But the 1000XM3s lack any kind of official sweat or water resistance, which means they’re not really cut out for running or other fitness use.

Secure; comfortable fit; Adequate noise cancellation; Bass has plenty of oomph for workout playlists

Overall sound quality isn’t as detailed or pleasing as 1000XM3s; Case lacks wireless charging and only has enough battery for one recharge; No multipoint Bluetooth pairing

In my continued quest for the perfect pair of wireless earbuds, I purchased the Sony WF-SP800N from Amazon a week ago for $198. These headphones promise nine hour battery life, active noise canceling, and IP55 dust/water resistance.

Excellent audio performance with strong bass; Very long battery life; High level of water resistance; Easy; reliable touch controls; Silicon fin and eartip for good fit

Fall out easily; Large size; Huge charging case; 360 Reality Audio limited to few subscription services

With so many other great options available in this price point, the Sony WF-SP800N buds are too finicky for me to recommend to anyone Sure, Sony 360 Reality Audio is super cool, but these aren't the only headphones that are fully compatible.

Compatible with Sony 360 Reality Audio; Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration; IP55 sweat protection; 9-hour battery life; Good sound quality with EQ options; USB-C charging; Solid charging case quality

Touch-sensitive controls are hit or miss; Connection skips and stutters; Poor noise cancellation and isolation; Only feature AAC and not Sony LDAC; Price

The Sony WF-SP800N are legit wireless sports earbuds with strong aesthetics, battery life, and sound, but are missing some features. The Sony WF-SP800N is a solid addition to Sony’s popular wireless earbuds lineup with dynamic audio, strong battery life, and water-resistant protection.

Deep, customizable sound, Superb battery life (on a single charge), IP55 water-resistant, Tons of features via Sony Headphones app, Modest active noise cancellation

Very buggy, Missing QN1e processor and other signature Sony features, Bulky, protruding design

We had reviewed the Sony WF-XB700 — the more affordable option from Sony — and were pleased as a punch with the overall performance of the earbuds. They lived up to the expectations and performance keeping in tune with their price point.