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 Sony WF-SP800N headphones are truly wireless and conveniently feature adjustable noise cancelling. They particularly impress by having an IP55 rating, meaning not only vague water and dust resistance, but that you can literally rinse them when needed.

Sony’s new mid-range model offers a lot of high-end features at an affordable price. The WF-SP800N are designed to withstand your sweaty workouts with the company’s powerful Adaptive Sound Control on top of great sound quality, reliable touch controls and customizable EQ.

Price; Deep punchy bass; Powerful ANC; 360 Reality Audio compatibility; Loads of premium features

Awkward fit; On-board volume controls requires sacrifice; No wireless charging

“Like an elite athlete, Sony's WF-SP800N earbuds excel at everything they do.”

Great sound; Class-leading battery life; Very good water and dust protection; Good active noise cancellation; Excellent call quality

Bulky charging case; No wireless charging

Looking for an athlete-approved set of Sony wireless earphones, equipped with active noise cancellation and a series of fancy features? The Sony WF-SP800N are a treat!

Excellent battery life, Dust and water-resistant, Decent comfortable design, ANC and EQ controls, Google assistant and Amazon Alexa, Fantastic active noise cancellation, Good grip for athletes, Decent intuitive controls

Bulky charging case, Not entirely waterproof

The WF-SP800N don’t have great battery life or discreet good looks, but their vigorous, subtle and dynamic sound is a fine counter-punch

Vibrant; buoyant sound; Good noise-cancelling; Comfortable fit

Slightly coarse sound; Average battery life

Sony WF-SP800N offer a great deal for their very reasonable price. The excellent sound quality, water resistance and a secure fit make it easy to get over their slightly bulbous looks and short-ish battery life

Big specification; Detailed; expressive and upfront sound; Built to last

Big dimensions; Ho-hum battery life; Can sound slightly edgy in extremis