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Sony has always been known as one of the most trusted names in the audio industry for decades of headphones and speaker engineering. They carry the same kind of engineering to the wireless earbuds lineup and split into two clear series, the WR-C series, which is affordable and great for everyday listening, and the WF-1000X series, which is known to have the best noise-cancelling available anywhere. So, whether you want a dependable Sony wireless earbud or Sony’s absolute flagship earbud, this page is gonna cover every Sony earbud available on the GBN store and guide you through it before making a purchase.
Model | Price (NPR) |
| Sony WF-C510 | 16,400 |
| Sony WF-C700N | 28,500 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 | 50,000 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | 64,999 |
Sony’s wireless earbuds are split up into two different tiers, and there are some things to know about the two before making a purchase:
The WF-C series is Sony’s budget-to-mid-range lineup, and it includes our WF-C510 and WF-C700N. One thing to know is that the WF-C510 has no true Active Noise Cancellation but instead has “Ambient Sound Mode”, which lets outside sound pass rather than cancelling it out. The WF-C700N on contrast has ANC, and many reviewers have praised it for delivering flagship-level noise cancellation at the price of the price. Also, it is Sony’s lightest ANC earbuds at just 46 grams per bud.
The WF-1000X series is Sony’s true flagship line that represents the brand’s absolute best sound quality, they include our WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM6. It also has great ANC strength and call performance while also including genuine LDAC Hi-Res audio support, DSEE Extreme upscaling, and Sony’s most advanced ANC processors. If you want no compromises on Sony’s earbuds, this is the series to lock on to.
In this price range, we get the WF-C510 at NPR 16,400, which is the entry point here. It is a dependable pair with a 6mm driver and IPX4 splash resistance, but worth knowing that it doesn't have ANC instead has Ambient Sound Mode.
In this price too, we have just a single model, which is the WF-C700N costing NPR 28,500, and it is genuinely a strong pick. It has real ANC with Sony’s signature bass-forward sound tuning and support for 360 Reality Audio, all this at a price below the flagship tier.
The WF-1000XM5 (NPR 50,000) and the WF-1000XM6 (NPR 64,999) stay in this bracket, and they are Sony’s true flagship wireless earbuds. They are equipped with the strongest ANC, richest sound, and the best call quality in this lineup. Both of these models offer LDAC Hi-Res audio and DSEE Extreme upscaling for fuller sounds. However, the XM5 remains a smart lower-cost model with an identical battery life and codec support. Likewise, the XM6 adds 25% stronger ANC, extra microphones for clearer calls, and an upgraded 32-bit audio processing.
Almost all the models of the Sony lineup have ANC except for the WF-C510, which has Ambient Sound Mode instead that has pass through the audio instead of cancelling it. However, if you want actual noise cancellation, the WF-C700N is the most affordable one in the entire lineup, while the WF-1000X series delivers the strongest cancellation performance.
The battery life among all Sony earbud models is genuinely consistent across the ANC-equipped ones. The WF-700N offers up to 7.5 hours per charge with ANC turned on and 10 hours with it off, which can extend up to 24 hours total with the case. The WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM6 both offer around 8 hours per charge with ANC active, extending to 24 hours with the case. This is actually solid and consistent numbers across Sony’s ANC-equipped lineup, meaning you will not be sacrificing battery life for ANC.
If you want a wireless earbud for making calls, the WF-1000XM6 stays on top here with its two additional microphones that improve call clarity, which is backed up by Sony’s AI to isolate your voice from background noise. The WF-C700N is also great for calls at a more accessible price.
If you want the best value in this lineup, the WF-C700N stands out with real ANC and Sony’s signature sound at a fraction of flagship pricing. If you can stretch your budget and want Sony’s best, the WF-1000XM6 delivers the strongest ANC and call quality Sony currently has to offer. However, if you want flagship performance without paying the latest price, the WF-1000XM5 stays a smart pick as well.
Sony earbuds are great, offering the best ANC and sound quality. Thus, when trying to buy them, we must be aware of counterfeit or grey market units that compromise ANC performance, sound quality, and durability. However, if you buy your earbuds from GBN Store,[ you will get genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty coverage.
The price of Sony wireless earbuds starts from NPR 16,400 to NPR 64,999.
No, the Sony WF-C510 has no ANC, but instead it has Ambient Sound Mode.
The XM6 has 25% stronger ANC, an improved call microphone, and 32-bit audio processing, though the battery life and codec support remain the same as the XM5
The XF-1000XM6 with the additional microphone and the AI beamforming has clearer voice isolation that is best for calls.
The WF-C700N, WF-1000XM5, and WF-1000XM6 all offer a similar battery life of around 24 hours with the case.
The WF-C700N is the cheapest Sony wireless earbud, which costs NPR 28,500.