The Sony WF-XB700 have a lot to offer. They have a fun, energetic sound quality, feel comfortable during long listening sessions and have an 18-hour combined battery life. We don't love their radar-disc shape and their lack of noise cancellation, but these are undoubtedly Sony's second-best true...

Comfortable fit; Punchy bass; IPX4 rating

Strange design; No aptX support; No noise cancellation

When it comes to audio & headphones, Sony has been killing it as of the past few years. From the game-changing WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones to the amazing WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds, they have been dropping some top tier products. Those come w/ a top-tier pricing as well.

“Sony’s WF-XB700 are fun, quirky earbuds that deliver tremendous value.”

Great battery life; IPX4 water-resistance rating; Solid low-end sound

Obtrusive design; Limited codec support

Sony's relatively affordable WF-XB700 earphones deliver thunderous bass depth in a true wireless design.

Powerful audio with seriously boosted bass; Water-resistant build; Extra-secure fit

No app or EQ; Wildly boosted bass not for those seeking accurate sonic performance

Sony covers all the basics with an affordable true wireless model in its Extra Bass headphone line. While the WF-XB700 offers perks like on-board controls, good battery life and more, saving some serious cash means sacrificing the most attractive earbud features.

Great price; Full bass; Reliable on-board controls; Solid battery life

Awkward fit; No ANC; Doesn’t work with Sony’s app; No EQ customization; No ambient sound mode

If you’ve been waiting for a pair of affordable, bass-forward true wireless earphones, Sony's WF-XB700 ($129.99) might be just what you've held out for. Keep in mind the XB stands for extra bass, and these in-ears certainly dial things up in that department—if it's sonic accuracy you're after, you're not going to find it here. But with a super-secure fit and a water-resistant design, the WF-XB700 earphones hold plenty of appeal for active bass lovers on a budget.Design Available in black or blue models, the WF-XB700 earpieces have a somewhat nondescript, eggshell-like finish on their outer panels. The included oval charging case is a bit larger than most, but the earpieces are also on the bigger end of the spectrum. The earphones ship with four pairs of silicone eartips in various sizes. The in-ear fit is quite secure, and feels lightweight despite the somewhat bulky build. In fact, the larger footprint for the outer earpieces might actually be part of what helps them stay in plac...

Sony's relatively affordable WF-XB700 earphones deliver thunderous bass depth in a true wireless design.

Powerful audio with seriously boosted bass; Water-resistant build; Extra-secure fit

No app or EQ; Wildly boosted bass not for those seeking accurate sonic performance

Loud, excellent bass reproduction without distortion; Physical buttons easier to use than the touch sensitive pads used on other Sony earbuds.

No noise cancellation; can't connect to Sony's headphone app to tweak the sound profile.

A great pair of true wireless in-ears for anyone looking to spend less than premium prices for a pair of earphones. The sound is fun, dynamic, loud and super easy to recommend.

Affordable price point; Secure fit and sweat/rain resistance; Very loud without distortion; Lots of bass

Lots of bass; Can get a little uncomfortable after extended periods; A bit plasticky; Difficult to monitor battery life

A great pair of true wireless in-ears for anyone looking to spend less than premium prices for a pair of earphones. The sound is fun, dynamic, loud and super easy to recommend.

Affordable price point; Secure fit and sweat/rain resistance; Very loud without distortion; Lots of bass;

Lots of bass; Can get a little uncomfortable after extended periods; A bit plasticky; Difficult to monitor battery life;

Long associated with compelling personal audio products from the Walkman to studio headphones, Sony's made something of a reputation on the back of its sound credentials. The same has quickly become true of its wireless headphone and earbuds portfolio, being well-known for their great sound (and...

Sound Very bassy for earbuds, if you're into that; Battery Not class-leading, but above average at up to nine hours of playback; Controls Not very intuitive, but robust.

Price $130 feels a touch high for what you're getting here; Materials The textured plastic on the buds and their case isn't very pleasant.