Sony WI-C100
About This Earbuds
About Sony WI-C100Enhance your auditory experience with the Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, meticulously crafted to deliver exceptional sound quality and enduring comfort for the modern listener. These stylish white headphones are the epitome of innovation, offering a seamless blend of durability and high-quality audio performance.Experience uninterrupted, high-fidelity audio with the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), which restores compressed music files to their original, rich sound. The well-balanced tuning of the WI-C100 ensures that every genre of music is delivered with natural and clear vocals, complemented by a harmonious range from low to high frequencies.Designed for active lifestyles, these headphones boast a water-resistant IPX4 rating, ensuring that splashes and sweat won't interrupt your listening pleasure. Whether you're out for a jog or caught in a light drizzle, the WI-C100 is your reliable companion.The ergonomic design of the WI-C100 ensures a comfortable fit, with a flexible neckband that conforms to your body and ear contours for a stable, snug experience. The redesigned, easy-to-use buttons provide tactile feedback for effortless control over playback, volume, and calls, even when you're on the move.Stay connected and hands-free with the built-in high-quality microphone, enabling crystal-clear calls without the need to reach for your phone. Compatibility with Siri Voice Assistant further enhances your convenience, allowing for voice-activated directions, music playback, and communication.Pairing your headphones is a breeze with Google's Fast Pair feature for Android devices and Swift Pair for Windows 11 and 10 computers. The WI-C100's Bluetooth technology ensures stable, wireless connectivity for uninterrupted listening.With up to 25 hours of battery life, these headphones are ready to keep pace with your day. In a pinch, a quick 10-minute charge provides an additional 60 minutes of playback, so you're never without your music.Customize your sound experience with the Sony | Headphones Connect app, which offers a variety of presets and an equalizer feature to tailor audio to your personal preference. For an immersive audio experience, the WI-C100 is compatible with Dolby Atmos when used with a Sony WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter and BRAVIA XR TV, enveloping you in a sphere of sound.The commitment to sustainability is evident in the design of the WI-C100, with minimal plastic used in the packaging, reflecting Sony's dedication to reducing environmental impact.Elevate your audio journey with the Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, where style, comfort, and cutting-edge technology harmonize to create the ultimate listening experience.Sony WI-C100 FeaturesLong battery life of up to 25 hoursDSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compressionSplash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 ratingEasier, clearer hands-free callingFine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect appEasy to operation with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust the volumeA well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fitThe WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that fits to youSync your headphones easily with Fast PairExperience 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive experienceWarranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.https://www.sony.com/electronics800-942-7669
Product Information provided by the Manufacturer
WI-C100 Wireless In-ear Headphones
Comfortable and easy to use, the WI-C100 wireless in-ear headphones combine long battery life and quick charging with high-quality, customizable sound. For peace of mind and convenience, they're also IPX4 water resistant and compatible with the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Packed with featuresThe WI-C100 wireless in-ear headphones offer great value, with a wealth of features including long battery life, high-quality sound, splash-proof design, and compatibility with the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Long battery life of up to 25 hoursEnjoy up to 25 hours of non-stop music. And if your headphones are running low on power, a 10-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playback.
Make your music sound more naturalWhen an original music source is compressed, it loses the high-frequency elements that add detail and richness to a track. Our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) faithfully restores them to produce high-quality sound that's closer to the original recording. [A] Restoration [B] Fine sound restoration.
Your sound, just how you like itTailor your sound to your personal preference. Choose from a variety of presets to match the genre of music you're listening to, or create and save your own custom presets using the equalizer feature on the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Well-balanced tuningTuning is well-balanced from low to high frequencies, and vocals are natural and clear. So the WI-C100 headphones match any music genre.
Splashes and sweat, no problemWith an IPX41 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won't stop these headphones-so you can keep on moving to the music.
Stable wireless connectivitySay goodbye to tangled wires-with Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can connect to your device wirelessly and enjoy stable, uninterrupted listening.
Clear hands-free call qualityConversation flows freely with clear hands-free calls thanks to our high-quality built-in microphone. You won't even have to take your phone out of your pocket.
Fits easily into your lifeLightweight and portable, the WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that makes them even easier to slip into your bag when you're on the move.
A comfortable fitA well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fit, while the housing follows the contours of the ear for maximum comfort.
Easy operation with buttonsThe WI-C100 headphones are easy to operate, with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks, and adjust the volume, as well as receive calls. For convenience, the buttons have even been redesigned, with a more pronounced shape making them easier to press.
Voice-assistant compatibleOne simple button press connects you to your smartphone's voice assistant so you can find directions, play music, communicate with contacts, and so much more.2.
Find your headphones easily with Fast PairFast Pair makes it easy to pair your headphones with your Android™ devices. In one tap of pop-up guidance, the WI-C100 headphones enable quick, effortless Bluetooth® pairing with your Android™ devices. Also, you can easily locate where you left your headphones by ringing them or checking their last known location on your smartphone.
Connect to your PC easily with Swift PairSwift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your WI-C100 headphones with your Windows 11 and Windows 10 computer via Bluetooth®. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.
So immersive. So real.Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. These headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.3.
Sustainability in mindOur products are not only designed to be stylish but also with the environment in mind. Plastic comprises less than five percent of the individual packaging material for the WI-C100 headphones, reflecting Sony's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products and practices.4.
What's in the Box
Earbuds
Footnotes
footnote1 Protection assured against water splashing from any angle, excluding the sound tube (sound outlet) of the headphones.
footnote2 Voice assist function is compatible with Android smartphone (Google App) or iPhone (Siri). Bluetooth® connection required. Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
footnote3 Headphones Connect app is needed. Requires subscription to a music streaming service—subscription fees apply. Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions.
footnote4 Coating and adhesive materials excluded. This varies by region.
Join VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Sell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsKey FeaturesEnjoy crystal-clear audio with these Sony wireless in-ear headphones, great for daily commutes.Experience all-day listening with up to 25 hours of battery life on these Sony earbuds.Quick charge feature gives you 60 minutes of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.The IPX4 water-resistant design makes these wireless headphones perfect for workouts.Built-in microphone allows for hands-free calls and easy control of music on the go.Comfortable and secure fit with multiple eartip sizes included for personalized listening.What's in the box:Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones (White)3x Pair of Different-Sized EartipsSony 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Enjoy crystal-clear audio with these Sony wireless in-ear headphones, great for daily commutes.
- Experience all-day listening with up to 25 hours of battery life on these Sony earbuds.
- Quick charge feature gives you 60 minutes of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
- The IPX4 water-resistant design makes these wireless headphones perfect for workouts.
- Built-in microphone allows for hands-free calls and easy control of music on the go.
- Comfortable and secure fit with multiple eartip sizes included for personalized listening.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile) 6th
- Below average sound (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Ear Tips | 3x Pair of Different-Sized Eartips |
Audio
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 25 |
| Charge Time | 0.1667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect app |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WI-C100 | Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Planar Magnetic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 25 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WI-C100 | 29.5 | 36.3 | 78.9 | 8.2 | 83.3 | 27.8 | 5.9 | 59.9 | 94.5 |
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 96.5 | 82.6 | 70.4 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 89.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.5 | 90.3 | 78.9 | 96.4 | 47.2 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 89.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 98.9 | 89.9 | 73 | 93.4 | 0 | 97.8 | 89.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 99.8 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.2 |
Usage Scores
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