I replaced my AirPods with Sony's budget earbuds - there's only one thing I'll miss

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony WF-C710N earbuds retail for $120 and punch well above their weight in immersive, clear sound. They have 30 hours of battery life, amazing sound, and improvements from their predecessors like EQ adjustments, in-ear detection, and responsive touch controls. Look elsewhere for earbuds with strong active noise cancellation. View now at Sony I've been reviewing earbuds for over a year, and I've started to think about the price of earbuds in terms of airfare. For example, I could buy a flight across the country with the money I spend on a pair of Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Yes, those buds have some immersive audio, but would I rather spend that money on a vacation? When it comes to $300 earbuds, the answer is usually yes. Also: The best earbuds of 2025 Sony seems to be catching onto this ideology. When I heard about an exciting new earbud coming from the audio giant, I was half expecting a WF-1000XM6 release. Instead, Sony launched its WF-C710N, a budget n ... Read full article.