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Sony WF-C710N review: More than midrange

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Sony 's WF-C710N earbuds are the successor to the 1000X earbuds that debuted in 2023 .

They're compact and comfortable, but don't expect flagship-quality audio at this price.

Sound quality is slightly above average on the C710N, but it could be good enough for someone looking to pick up a budget set.

Battery life is shorter than expected and sound quality is good enough.

The WF-C710N earbuds have noise-cancelling and ambient sound modes.

Sound quality isn't the best, but it isn't bad either.

Sony ’s assurance of “crystal-clear calls” falls flat as you’ll sound decent, but not pristine.

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