Upsetting... 🤦🏻 Sony WF-C700N Review vs WF-1000XM4 vs LinkBuds S

[@Flooozeee]

Unlike most audiophiles, I'm uncultured and enjoy "eXcEssiVe baSs" so I chose the C700N's.

[@GrahamStander-c1c]

they are fire

[@thundercloudss]

I just literally bought WF-C700N today and I can say that the noise cancellation feature is totally fine. It blocks almost all the sounds. I tried it outside and it works well as an overear/headphones. The downside I would say is the mic, it sounds so muffled if there are too many background noise. So if you need an earbuds for calls/meetings, I dont recommend WF-C700N. It's lightweight. I dont have much to say about the battery since I just got it. All I can say is that the noise cancelling feature is great. My phone is Iphone 13 and it connects fine

[@PayneWewton]

As opposed to figuratively buying? 😂

[@svrt5832]

Huh. Many reviews said that the mic quality is very good.

[@AzwanIdris-q9z]

hows battery life after 10 months?

[@estebenalvarado62]

@@svrt5832 I would say it’s fine, I recently tested it recording an audio and if there’s wind noise, it does the job and cancels most of that annoying wind noise

[@ScheiBwerfer]

As a DSP engineer who has worked on and tested many headset noise cancellation systems, my opinion is that the ANC on these headsets is really quite poor. With only 1 (external) ANC mic on each ear, it's barely noticeable toggling between ANC on and ANC off. There is no low frequency cancellation that is standard with more advanced feedback ANC systems, so the wearer's own voice still sounds "boomy" due to occlusion, unlike feedback ANC where low-frequency noise is reduced more significantly. I would not recommend these headsets if you're hoping for good ambient noise reduction.

[@userbeverage]

Good to know! Which ear buds do you recommend? 🙂

[@ScheiBwerfer]

@@userbeverage I'm not a fan of the in-ear buds form-factor, so I can't really recommend any TBH. I stick to over-the-ear type, which generally do a better job at noise cancellation, and are more comfortable to me. In my experience, Sony and Bose both do exceptionally well at ANC on their premium headsets, so I was rightly disappointed with these ear-buds. My current personal headset is Sony WH-1000XM4, which has exceptional ANC, easily on par with Bose.

[@Doggmatic_]

Are the c700 significantly better in bass than the linkbuds? I see this gentlemans disappointment with the c700 but at the same time i want what sounds good for music especially with bass.

[@cd.knuckles]

if you enjoy bass you'll prefer the C700

[@AquarianNomadic]

I listen to a lot of drum and bass music and these work great

[@ahmetnurisaglik]

Comfort, design and voice quality by comparison other brand models my decision is LinkBuds S. Have tested under driving bike, running and rainy conditions without any trouble. Very happy. Thank you Sony.

[@DrAlyElashry]

Oh my !! The link buds sound better than xm4 ????

[@el0j]

they also die within a year

[@AquarianNomadic]

I grind and paint steel in a busy shop in these. They work amazing and the price is right. 9 hours a day and they keep going. The ANC is great.

[@omxga.xt30ii]

I preferred the Xm4 in the sound sample but I think its way too big for my ear. During the ANC tests, I closed my eyes to see if I'd notice a difference in the C700n. Unfortunately, I did not hear any change at all. At 130 eur, it doesnt seem worth it. Especially after witnessing the Linkbuds S go on sale on Black Friday last year for $128, it seems like the C700n is worth it. Great comparison!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you! Yes that ANC was disappointing. Felt like Jabra's.

[@soulking7641]

​@@aaronloudnwireless I've been looking at the Jabra Elite 4 Actives and these WF-C700ns. Is one significantly better than the other?

[@LemonsRage]

I don't understand why the phone quality of the LinkBuds S is better then XM4s even though there are 80€ difference in pricing

[@estebenalvarado62]

Hey guys, I just got the WF-C700N and the audio you hear on this video is from the default audio you get out of the box. When you customise them through the app it’s a completely different story. I enjoy the audio quality on these

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Definitely customize them

[@estebenalvarado62]

@@aaronloudnwireless thanks for replying Aaron, huge fan of your videos

[@pythagoreios07]

What about decibels of each model?

[@carlson2012abqb]

I just got my C700ns today to test against my Linkbuds S and the anc seems identical to me, which is really good. The ambient mode is a bit better on the Linkbuds though.

[@keikezia11]

which one do you prefer? c700n or linkbud s?

[@kartikey92]

Hearing from the sample, I find 700 and Linkbuds similar and less bright compared to xm4 they are bright (day and night difference among them) so I got 700 for 50 USD while linkbuds were 110 usd in India so that's that and I think not shure I think you can tune 700 to perform similar to linkbuds (sound).

[@christopherchen7193]

Just got the WFC700N this October 2024 and most likely, the firmware got updated so that not the sound quality plus the ANC are of good quality. It's definitely way superior than my old Jabra Elite 3, so it's probably a good replacement purchase.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Glad to hear it's working out for you!

[@jamestongol8621]

For anyone who is trying to get the wf- mx4 if you get/ have some rubber tips, it definitely changed my opinion on getting it, with rubber tips having em on for a long period does not feel like a strain. cons: (in my opinion) i wish the volume was a notch louder and buds are pretty big for mine and i feel most ears lol, but pros: sound quality is top tier forsure better than my airpods gen 2 lol. Conclusion: i am a bass bud type of person, wouldnt say bass but a beautiful punch tho, so overall these earbuds hold a unique and elegant sound.

[@Twit.Tw00]

.... so the XM4's don't come with rubber tips 🤔

[@DrCasper.]

I want small comfortable and most discrete buds, under 150 bucks, predominently for calling only. Preferably with wear detection. Can u suggest the best 3 options?

[@Psyopcyclops]

No

[@DrCasper.]

@@Psyopcyclops wow thanx alot for putting in the effort to say no. Means alot

[@robertnoblitt518]

Thanks for your great reviews! I'm happy with the XM4 so I'm not considering the other models. By the way my XM4 earbuds were much improved by using these tips: Final Audio Type E, which gave me a better seal, and better sound and noise cancelling, compared to the stock tips.

[@JeEhaO]

I just wish that they would improve upon the original LinkBuds because I LOVE the openness since they are PERFECT to use for just background music, you can talk while listening to music with no problems at all. The only improvement that I feel is needed on LinkBuds is to get the bass speaker deeper in to you ear because the bass is greatly improved if you press the thing in to your ears. I do not care for noice canceling on earphones because it is kind of a dangerous feature in many situations and it distorts the sound that you pick up from surroundings. I have had my LinkBuds for over an year now and use them almost daily at work and they are still AMAZING.

[@thedecmyster1]

Just ordered LinkBuds S for £99, Heard various reviews on them hope I like them, Recently bought AirPods Pro 2 and can't get them too fit properly in my ears, Hopefully the Sonys fit me better

[@ahmetnurisaglik]

For sure the best comfortable ear buds is LinkBuds S. Have buyed Beats fit pro and Jabra elite 7 pro. Sold them at a loss. Sennheiser not yet. But Sony is the best so far.

[@milhouse14]

*bought

[@pauledwards5573]

What you say maybe true but the important thing about these buds is that they are so incredibly cheap! Even brand new in UK they are under £100 GB! That's incredible for brand new earphones and pretty soon they'll probably have multi-point Bluetooth as well making them very good value for money and I think the sound is very good too with wide soundstage and even surprisingly deep bass depending on how equaliser is set. Very good value for money. And they comfortable to wear as well and don't hurt my ears.

[@TheWalkmanBlog]

If Sony used hybrid/dual NC mics on this model, the NC performance might be too close to the LinkBuds S, so this is most likely why they only used one NC mic, feedforward. While the case is longer than the LInkBuds S, it is also less tall. Wireless charging could have been added but guess Sony feels this is a "premium" feature. Overall they sound better than the outgoing model, EQ should also help make the highs better but when comparing the WF-C500 to WF-C700N, the new model wins in terms of sound and comfort. Price wise, I feel they are too expensive, and should be closer to the original WF-C500 price. I suspect the 5mm driver is shared with the LinkBuds S.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks for your input! Guess they had to try and differentiate it from the LinkBuds S while positioning it as an upgrade to C500. But yea, it's priced a bit too high imo.

[@finhas8865]

@@aaronloudnwireless Linkbuds S is actually cheaper than C700 rn

[@kartikey92]

I got 700 for the 50 USD and also got dual pairing update. The sound comparison on this video shows 700 and linkbuds are very similar but it's day and night difference when xm4 come into play (they are bright). I also think you can tune 700 to perform similar to linkbuds (judging the audio sample from this vid)

[@mickeyandsnowy7927]

got the c700n from flipkart today, sound quality is great, anc is fine (cancels out a/c noise), controls are fine too. only thing is i think its used because on the sony app the history there are some software updates from a year ago

[@VLADICA94KG]

Does your earbuds automatically change mode as soon as you start call so that you hear all surroundings? It seems like ANC is not working at all during the call and there is some white noise happening as soon as the call/ recording is started. Do you have same issue? Thanks

[@xavierpanohaya2647]

Late AF, but gotta say, in my Bose 700s, this is done so you can hear yourself and not yell in calls (since you don´t hear yourself with ANC), it´s a function on these.

[@hellheaven08]

Thank you for this review! its rare to find a good video that demonstrates the actual quality fo the buds

[@Pleumel]

So glad i purchased the linkbuds s Thank you for your opinion. This was very helpful.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You are welcome!

[@RuiSilva450]

Interesting to see your perceived opinion basing on the clothes. Simple casual for WF-C700N Ferrari luxury for WF-1000XM4 BMW mid for LinkBuds S

[@commenter674]

Ferrari and BMW are car manufacturers

[@RuiSilva450]

@@commenter674 so?

[@dharnilm]

Do you live in Singapore?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Yes!

[@dharnilm]

​@@aaronloudnwireless That's amazing! I like your content, it's very factual in nature. I was watching one of your videos while I was in Singapore 😅It was about Bose qc earbuds 2 bought them. Though I am not sure if you have heard about the latest Bose firmware update on them. They have added individual use on the earbuds.

[@mohammadzainudin4170]

That was in waterwaypoint

[@pauledwards5573]

Mine have just been updated to connect with two devices at once. Uk

[@DJ279V]

Solid comparisons. Just got the C700's today and still deciding if I will keep them. Per your comparisons, XM4 was obvious winner, then the C700 slightly edged the Linkbuds S in music tests. Mic tests put the order as Linkbuds S, XM4, C700. Thx for the detailed review!!

[@RBMT]

How is the bass quality? Is it punchy?

[@DJ279V]

@RBMT Bass quality is more than satisfying, however, I returned them as I was not impressed with the overall sound signature and app. Bought the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and am more satisfied with their sound, ANC, and app.

[@BrianHartman]

The Linkbud S's seem like the ones to get. $30 more than the C700Ns, but noise cancelling and call quality that seem to beat even the XM4s, which is kind of embarrassing for Sony, to be honest.

[@chefgav1]

It's a newer model nothing to be embarrassed about

[@BrianHartman]

@@chefgav1 It's just hard to charge that much more for not much benefit.

[@chefgav1]

@@BrianHartman where I live xm4 is way cheaper

[@diegolagos2341]

Linksbuds cancelan más que wf1000xm4?

[@TheEgo_21]

@@diegolagos2341no, el anc y el sonido en el xm4 es notablemente mejor, pero no por mucho. De igual manera decidí irme por los linkbuds s, tienen mucho mejor micrófono y comodidad.

[@PathologicalProblemSolver]

Ferrari hat for the XM4s and BMW shirt for the Linkbuds was a solid touch 😆

[@Milord0316]

Strange no ones mentioned about softwar issues with the XM4, which destroyed the batteries. Please do not update its software!

[@TheDifferenced]

The only reason why I bought the Linkbuds S on sale discount. Still going strong even a year later and never broke! If XM5 gets released, it needs to be comfortable like the Linkbuds S and should not be painful like the XM4.

[@chefgav1]

It was only early versions that had issues. I have no issues with mine

[@raulbaas3533]

My linkbuds S have battery issues. I bought them in june last year. The left headphone discharges in 10 minutes 😢 I contacted Sony support and the solution was to take them to service with an authorized distributor where I live (Mexico) but there are terrible comments about the place where they are repaired. The warranty still valid. I have read many other bad comments about the battery of these headphones on reddit... I feel sad. I really love theses headphones! Any recommendations on what to do with them?

[@ConsumeTV]

Busca la batería en Ali Express, investiga el modelo, lo más probable es que sea de la marca Varta. Cambiarla no debería ser muy complicado, así le hice con el earbud derecho de mis XM3s viendo un par de videos aquí en KZbin.

[@raulbaas3533]

​@@ConsumeTV muchas gracias por tu comentario! Investigaré un poco más al respecto.

[@JT-qb6vf]

I don't get it cause the nc is hood for me. I have the qc2 earbuds and the xm 4s so I do know what to compare these to and they do compete

[@somber087]

maybe cuz of the fit

[@Devildog81]

On linkbuds S, can you use only one bud for music and calling or do you have to use both at the same time ? Thanks

[@mickeyandsnowy7927]

its called mono mode. just leave one in the charging case and wear on the other.

[@Devildog81]

@@mickeyandsnowy7927👍🏻👍🏻

[@Devildog81]

@@mickeyandsnowy7927 I tried to go on mono on the left Bud but it won’t connect only the right Bud connects to mono mode

[@jfsps15]

I don't know if is because i've been using some BA's from this 3 years i feel the C700N is really bassy, i like that but i would mind little more treble, it reminds me the EX-110 the very cheap earbuds from them but it has more quality, it's a difficult decision even if they put a discount on it, If i make a list it's in a pretty tight section with even the Amazon ones which the last year in my country there was a pack of 2 pairs for the price of the LinkBuds S, of course it may not be the same sound quality but for the price a lot of people felt for it. Maybe if i compared with C500 it could be seen better but comparing it by price there are better choises (even from the same brand lol), the ANC did maybe not evem the bare minimum. I would go for the Linkbuds S but they aren't available in my country, but the C700N and the XM4 are, that's weird.

[@atypicalink3980]

This review made me decide to buy the Linkbuds S. Enough said. ;)

[@le_mon_tree]

thx for your site with samples!

[@Scarbir]

Really thorough comparison again 🔥

[@marianadamelio]

I bought the Linkbuds S and had to return them because they hurt my ears. There was no way to use them comfortably

[@yfl409]

samsung buds 2 or sony wc 700n? soundsatge, anc, batery life, evrything

[@GurpreetKalra-g9o]

One of the best headphone & earbuds comparisions channel

[@priyanshuchoudhary8319]

Hey Aaron, which buds do you recommend at around $120 (near nothing ear 2) ? ANC and good sound is priority

[@marcofava]

Amazon Echo Buds 2 are a great option or the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, both can be had for little under 80€

[@NeilG-m5e]

What is the function of the small button on each ear bud and how do I customize it

[@geoffreyveale7715]

The small "button" is the microphone.

[@Good_Devil_Dr]

Sony linkbuds s or c700 or 510. Which one is better ?

[@toniogomez]

They all sound muffled or is it just me

[@navaneeth2820]

What would you prefer Jabra elite 4 or sony c700n. I have equal priority to call quantity too

[@theskidmarkoforion4829]

I had a set of these…fine for a few months and then the right bid went silent . Cleaned it. Still nothing. Avoid these things.

[@Josephine-r7b]

Does anyone else experience high volume issues where the bass is reduced ?

[@lukastemberger]

I returned the 1000XM4 because my C500 sound better and are more comfortable. I'm curious to try these.

[@DoubleT2323]

Did I notice the linkbuds S beat the XM4's in Noise Cancelling? 👀👀. I dont remember that happening when you first reviewed them.

[@diegolagos2341]

Los superó?

[@DoubleT2323]

@@diegolagos2341 huh?

[@diegolagos2341]

@@DoubleT2323 linkbus is better then than wf1000xm4?

[@chocobiichocobii7237]

ive been using xm4 for quite sometime and yes, it is so clear, so fun to wear. I think from all the sample this is the clearest voice quality

[@erangapramoda1716]

Your earbuds review amazing very thankfully ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you!

[@pacmanfrog6124]

I agree with you. The price should be lower. Even using wired earphone is much better

[@mindfu11dr0n3]

My xm5s broke and I lost a Samsung bud in the same week! So I was looking for a fast pair of earbuds today and picked these up basically on a whim. I don't care about speak to chat, I ride the train... I like them. They were cheap, and pretty good IMO

[@strungout126]

Would you go for the Sony Linkbuds S or the Soundcore Liberty pro 3 at the same price?😊

[@mzchen0924]

The vocal of WF-C700N sounds like something cover my ears.

[@Doggmatic_]

Big time muffled?

[@kevinvioletto2002]

Excellent review im sticking with the linkbuds s for now!

[@josefez]

I've had the linkbuds s for half a year now, the ANC and pass trough doesn't work anymore. Also Sony app is not that good. I love that they are small and I can sleep with them. Also the touch control have a great response.

[@riponbhuiyan5344]

After the last update, the one on the left doesn't charge fully and drains very quickly. Need a quick solution, or boycott Sony

[@JETZcorp]

I wish the higher-end ones had the button control. I hate the flakey touch controls that tech companies are obsessed with, but that doesn't mean I also want to listen to everything through a pillow.

[@famnfren]

Hi Aaron, thanks for ur review:) Unfortunately, LinkBuds S ($219) is more exp than C700N ($179).

[@Zvwry]

Best Buy has the link buds for $140

[@VitaliiKuten]

$108 on Amazon now

[@sonnybhirowo8746]

Prefer linkbuds s or wfc 700 n ?

[@ПромСервисДимитровград]

Thx, awesome review

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem!

[@kbytes92]

Very well done! 🙏🏾 I like the Sony LinkBuds S. Greetings from The Hague!

[@BackDaws]

I can get the linkbuds S for the same price as these 700n, I'll get the linkbuds instead

[@ezrapardede1921]

that's no brainer

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

and linkbuds s is all u will ever need

[@abdelouedraogo1679]

Got the Linkbuds S few days ago, as I couldn't see the point in buying the new 700n at the same price. I already have the 500n tho

[@duke605]

Don't. They will break in a month or 2 or days. I've had three pairs and they have all broken the same way. They work for a bit then one of the buds develops a very loud blowing sound when ANC or transparent mode is on rendering those modes unusable. First pair broke after 2 months, second after 1.5 months, 3rd after 1 day. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. They need to be recalled, the Sony headphones subreddit is filled with people experiencing the same issue. They're garbage and a waste of money.

[@ezrapardede1921]

@@duke605 you either the most reckless, or the least lucky person to get all the defective one, my brother own one and never had problems, beside subpar fit and finish, which for the price could be a lot better, since that they use recycled plastic, the QC took a toll, which is funny bcs it makes it somewhat cheaper feeling than their C500, which is also weird bcs their XM5 Headphones feel more expensive with the new "recycled" plastic material

[@JackWinn-zh7gd]

The XM4'S are the best sounding. I have a pair of Sony WFC700N'S. Sound quality is decent, as well as anc. It does dampen stuff to, I'd say about 80%. Cya!😎

[@sedi6]

Bro link buds s or galaxy buds 2 pro ??

[@jirikrajnak9047]

i experience treble distortion with the wf-c700n. very annoying. the overall sound quality is acceptable, though i'm going to replace them with the xm5 buds and hope for the best.

[@ihsanabdelkodos]

why you did not review oneplus buds pro yet ?

[@borisfishman7553]

In Peru, c700n are 80 dollars, link buds s are usually around 150-160, but the ANC of the c700n is very dissapoint

[@uraz88]

I wanted to take the xm4 but honestly im upset why they make it so big and they silicon tips has changed in this kind of foam material…always there is something wrong

[@jeremymorrison3494]

Hi. My two cents, after burning in the C500, LBS and XM4 buds. hands down the xm4s are the king of the heap for me, worth every penny , no regrets. thanks for the vid, will give these a skip.

[@KL-xv5gj]

Good sharing, Aaron!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you!

[@KL-xv5gj]

@@aaronloudnwireless I should be the one who should say, thank you! THANK YOU!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

@@KL-xv5gj No problem 😁

[@OASH_]

Apparently XM4 is the clear winner here, the call quality might be solved with a firmware update as sony did it already on the linkbuds s

[@toricrozier1683]

I love the Sony wf1000 xm4 but they don't fit in my ear 😭😭

[@GUnot33333]

C700N are 🔥🔥🔥 If you like bass go get them Only thing that's not likeable is the battery life

[@SOleDude095]

I have the m4 and the 700 I have small ears I think the 700 are better for working out and running but the m4 are better for work they not as fit as the 700

[@CanerAras]

great review! thank you.

[@christesterman]

I bought mine for $70 I would have been pissed at MSRP of 110 or 120 as the noise cancelling is ....unimpressive. 70 or 80 is fair market price IMO as a good mid ear bud. You want Audiophile buy a wired in ear or over ear head phone separately for under $100 USD and you have the best of both worlds no Ipod pro's needed.

[@DutchinBrazil]

Still rocking the c500s, nice!

[@ericb3452]

Because of the c500 having similar call quality and sound quality to the 700, it seem like a good value especially priced below US suggested retail of $99.00.

[@DutchinBrazil]

@@ericb3452Bought the Link buds S recently, and for 140 eur its a no brainer, c700s are almost obsoleted with this pricing

[@sneekz07]

My Link Buds S have the dreaded battery drain after just over a year. I'm moving onto Audio Technica.

[@Jayrod64]

The XM4 Earbuds sound amazing, but the problem is they're so big that they start to hurt my ears.

[@OriginalRockCandy]

I ended up grabbing C700 after my XM4 died today. Bought it on a pretty good sale. Once my XM4 comes back from repairs then I'll keep the C700 as an extra incase the XM4 batteries dies on me again 😅

[@CristiSerlau]

Sony WF-C700N or Earfun Air Pro 3?

[@Elias-iw8hd]

Could you make a comparison of the oneplus buds pro 2 vs the sony wf 1000xm4 please😢

[@borisfishman7553]

I was waiting this for days

[@plong273]

In many ways link buds are better than xm4 I would defo recommend them

[@LuisMoraMemo]

Good video,, really informative

[@slappymcslapster8845]

Link Buds S are awesome. I unfortunately lost one side in a store parking lot and reordered a pair off of eBay. I think they are even better than Nura...

[@Rithrade]

I managed to get the Sony Linkbuds S at USD120, a great performer and value that price!

[@loomstar01]

Which country manufacturer this pair ?

[@JackWinn-zh7gd]

Sony, duh.

[@NaziemSaki]

Aaron. Haven't seen a video of bon conduction headphones.

[@evgeniyrogulev7716]

Buds s ldac still around 4h😢 mx4 bulky but still strong

[@DrAlyElashry]

Wait, apple supports LDAC now ??

[@aaronloudnwireless]

That was on Android 😅

[@DrAlyElashry]

@Aaron X Loud and Wireless Uhhh, Man can you stop using iPhones with any buds preview ? Like only use iPhones with apple ear buds unless they implement LDAC ,Which will never happen :) And thanks for the great content as always ❤️❤️

[@julianndebeleniii9061]

@@DrAlyElashry you're an e-diot. The world does not revolve around you. There are many tws enthusiasts that use ios devices.

[@luna775]

Im done with Sonny.. i love the design and sound but they burned me twice.. 5 years ago with a sony experia phone whatever the name is.. the top of the line.. dead in a month and carrier refused to change it, i dont get sony support cuz i dont live in the first world.. now the xm4 drain after update 2.0 lasted less than a year.. im done

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

Thank you ❤

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You're welcome 😊

[@lays7572]

I think we have to wait for the xm5, it must be smaller than its predecessor

[@XyzXyz-h8x]

C500 for 25 $ or linkbud s for 75$ ?????

[@Indian_Made]

I got 700n for 46 dollar...Amazon india Great festival deal. Fully satisfied with this price 🤑🤑. NB : Now the sale online for 48 dollar with HDFC credit card.

[@richard1102ho]

Is it possible to have control over noise cancellation and volume control at the same time , on one side of one earbud ? Will there be any update regarding this function ? Sony only allow us to have control over volume or noise cancellation , one at a time , on one side of the earbud