Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear Long battery life of up to 25 hours DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating Easier, clearer hands-free calling Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app Easy to operation with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust the volume A well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fit The WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that fits to you Sync your headphones easily with Fast Pair.
Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear Long battery life of up to 25 hours DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating Easier, clearer hands-free calling Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app Easy to operation with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust the volume A well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fit The WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that fits to you Sync your headphones easily with Fast Pair.
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Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-ear Bluetooth Headphones with Built-in Microphone, Black
Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear Long battery life of up to 25 hours DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating Easier, clearer hands-free calling Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app Easy to operation with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust the volume A well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fit The WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that fits to you Sync your headphones easily with Fast Pair.
Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear Long battery life of up to 25 hours DSEE restores high frequency sounds lost in compression Splash-proof and sweat-proof with an IPX4 rating Easier, clearer hands-free calling Fine-tune your sound using the Sony | Headphones Connect app Easy to operation with buttons to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust the volume A well-balanced shape around the neck ensures a stable fit The WI-C100 headphones have a flexible neckband that fits to you Sync your headphones easily with Fast Pair.
Last updated at 20/10/2026 11:07:23
WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Built-in Mic, Black
Delivery between 26–29 Oct $29
WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Built-in Mic, Black
Free delivery between 28 Oct – 3 Nov
originally posted on sony.co.uk
These are great out and about wireless earphones. I found I quickly forgot I was wearing them because of the light weight. I thought the lack of NFC would be an issue but on my android phones they earphones were automatically detected when they were powered on. The battery life has been great. While I was out and about I got a low battery warning. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20%. After hearing the warning I thought the battery would soon be deplete but as it turned out the WI-C100 kept working for a further 3 hours. For general use (like listening to podcasts) I tend to switch off DSEE to ensure I get the maximum battery life. However, if I'm listening to a lot of music I leave DSEE on. I'm really impressed with the sound quality which comes across as ... MoreThese are great out and about wireless earphones. I found I quickly forgot I was wearing them because of the light weight. I thought the lack of NFC would be an issue but on my android phones they earphones were automatically detected when they were powered on. The battery life has been great. While I was out and about I got a low battery warning. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20%. After hearing the warning I thought the battery would soon be deplete but as it turned out the WI-C100 kept working for a further 3 hours. For general use (like listening to podcasts) I tend to switch off DSEE to ensure I get the maximum battery life. However, if I'm listening to a lot of music I leave DSEE on. I'm really impressed with the sound quality which comes across as quite neutral and detailed. I found the sound quality balance enough that I did not feel the need to use the equaliser in the headphone app.The main issue I had with the WI-C100 was that slid off my neck when it was not being used (i.e. the earphones not in my ear). My work around for this was to tuck the dongle looking parts (I guess they are the electronics and battery) under the neck of my t-shirt. This kept the unit stable even when the earbud were just hanging downwards. While the earbuds were in my ears there was no issue.There was no power cable supplied with the unit which I did not mind but I wish the WI-C100 was supplied with a small pouch for when the unit is not in use.Overall I cannot fault the earphones. They are great for everyday use, they sound great, and the battery lasts long enough that I am yet to be caught out with loosing power while out and about.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I largely listen to recorded books, so won't comment on music quality. With my target of the spoken word, as long as one gets the earbuds sat right in the ear canal, which isn't hard, the sound quality is absolutely fine. The earphones are comfortable to wear.The battery life seems good, which is fortunate because these earphones do not have an auto-off feature.An outstanding negative is that with an iPhone you cannot unlock all of the features that the app gives you access to. Using a current iPhone with the latest iOS, 17.3.1, and the latest version of Sony's app, trying to get into the earphones was a frustrating endless loop. Sony customer support were of no practical help.
originally posted on walmart.com
I absolutely love these Sony Bluetooth headphones! I've always trusted the Sony brand, pretty much my whole life. These are exactly as described and the battery life seems to last way longer than 25 hours. My last pair, cheaper brand for work, said they lasted 8 hours and they failed to even last that long. With this purchase my main focus was on brand and battery life. I have had my black pair of WI-C100 for over a year now and they still worked until my dog chewed them and now only one side works lol. I purchased a new blue pair last week and they are just as great. I would definitely recommend these to anyone that wants reliable bluetooth headphones and now they're only $23 so you can't beat that. I'm going to buy some extra's for future gifts at that price.
| Brand | Sony |
| Use | Sports |
| Form | In-ear |
| Type | Headphones |
| With Microphone | Yes |
WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Built-in Mic, Black
Delivery between 26–29 Oct $29
WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Built-in Mic, Black
Free delivery between 28 Oct – 3 Nov
These are great out and about wireless earphones. I found I quickly forgot I was wearing them because of the light weight. I thought the lack of NFC would be an issue but on my android phones they earphones were automatically detected when they were powered on. The battery life has been great. While I was out and about I got a low battery warning. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20%. After hearing the warning I thought the battery would soon be deplete but as it turned out the WI-C100 kept working for a further 3 hours. For general use (like listening to podcasts) I tend to switch off DSEE to ensure I get the maximum battery life. However, if I'm listening to a lot of music I leave DSEE on. I'm really impressed with the sound quality which comes across as ... MoreThese are great out and about wireless earphones. I found I quickly forgot I was wearing them because of the light weight. I thought the lack of NFC would be an issue but on my android phones they earphones were automatically detected when they were powered on. The battery life has been great. While I was out and about I got a low battery warning. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20%. After hearing the warning I thought the battery would soon be deplete but as it turned out the WI-C100 kept working for a further 3 hours. For general use (like listening to podcasts) I tend to switch off DSEE to ensure I get the maximum battery life. However, if I'm listening to a lot of music I leave DSEE on. I'm really impressed with the sound quality which comes across as quite neutral and detailed. I found the sound quality balance enough that I did not feel the need to use the equaliser in the headphone app.The main issue I had with the WI-C100 was that slid off my neck when it was not being used (i.e. the earphones not in my ear). My work around for this was to tuck the dongle looking parts (I guess they are the electronics and battery) under the neck of my t-shirt. This kept the unit stable even when the earbud were just hanging downwards. While the earbuds were in my ears there was no issue.There was no power cable supplied with the unit which I did not mind but I wish the WI-C100 was supplied with a small pouch for when the unit is not in use.Overall I cannot fault the earphones. They are great for everyday use, they sound great, and the battery lasts long enough that I am yet to be caught out with loosing power while out and about.
I largely listen to recorded books, so won't comment on music quality. With my target of the spoken word, as long as one gets the earbuds sat right in the ear canal, which isn't hard, the sound quality is absolutely fine. The earphones are comfortable to wear.The battery life seems good, which is fortunate because these earphones do not have an auto-off feature.An outstanding negative is that with an iPhone you cannot unlock all of the features that the app gives you access to. Using a current iPhone with the latest iOS, 17.3.1, and the latest version of Sony's app, trying to get into the earphones was a frustrating endless loop. Sony customer support were of no practical help.
I absolutely love these Sony Bluetooth headphones! I've always trusted the Sony brand, pretty much my whole life. These are exactly as described and the battery life seems to last way longer than 25 hours. My last pair, cheaper brand for work, said they lasted 8 hours and they failed to even last that long. With this purchase my main focus was on brand and battery life. I have had my black pair of WI-C100 for over a year now and they still worked until my dog chewed them and now only one side works lol. I purchased a new blue pair last week and they are just as great. I would definitely recommend these to anyone that wants reliable bluetooth headphones and now they're only $23 so you can't beat that. I'm going to buy some extra's for future gifts at that price.
Sony WI-C100 Bluetooth® in ear buds.To start with I like the environmentally friendly packaging which follows the manufacturers commitment to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, every little bit helps and this does.The WI-C100 coming in at a meagre weight 20g, that weight is almost indiscernible and you do not know you are wearing the buds. Available in four different colour ways of white, black, taupe or a blue that I would say is more aqua .Being Bluetooth® there is no overlong cord to connect your listening device of choice so these are not going to get caught or snag on anything.When in the gym these do not move wether you are on a treadmill, rowing machine or doing strap work, fixed or free weights or any other apparatus. what I particularly ... MoreSony WI-C100 Bluetooth® in ear buds.To start with I like the environmentally friendly packaging which follows the manufacturers commitment to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, every little bit helps and this does.The WI-C100 coming in at a meagre weight 20g, that weight is almost indiscernible and you do not know you are wearing the buds. Available in four different colour ways of white, black, taupe or a blue that I would say is more aqua .Being Bluetooth® there is no overlong cord to connect your listening device of choice so these are not going to get caught or snag on anything.When in the gym these do not move wether you are on a treadmill, rowing machine or doing strap work, fixed or free weights or any other apparatus. what I particularly like is that if spoken to, and a lot of people do that in a gym environment, then simply pull them and leave them to hang them loosely around your neck leaving you hands free before popping them back in and going back to where you were with the buttons from the device which hangs in front of your left shoulder. These buttons provide the Bluetooth® connection, on/off, pause, skip, stop and volume, all are easy to use without having to look at them they are also voice assistant compatible. With built in microphone you’ve got your hands free phone calls again all operated from the buttons on the device.Rated at IPX4 ensures these are splash and sweat proof and this works incredibly well. Having used these in the gym for an hour and a half three times a week for just over a month they have not failed me. They will get wet and sweaty in a gym environment however my music has never started to crackle or distort neither has a phone call I have never had to take my buds out and shake them dry or blow them dry or wipe them in my towel to get them back to normality. I’m not in the slightest bit disappointed with the performance of the WI-C100 I’ve similarly worn them in a deluge of rain and they operated flawlessly whereas I was soaked through.The back of the box explains clearly what everything doe. They are genuinely compatible with any electronic device by any manufactures and using ‘Fast Pair’ the WI-C100 pair flawlessly with any of these devices in seconds and that includes televisions in addition ‘Swift Pair’ connects to your computer.If you put these down and think where are they? They are easily locatable by phoning them or looking where they are on your smartphone.Ok you want to know about the sound, firstly you have the ‘Sony 360 Spatial sound Personaliser’. This is a phone app that completely personalises the buds to you, the shape of your ears is analysed by taking an image of your ear before creating a spacial sound field suitable to you perfect if you own a Sony BRAVIA XR TV. On my TV, android device or computer the sound is so true to the artist and well balanced. My music tastes are eclectic I’ve sampled rock, metal, grunge, blues, classical and acoustic the sound is second to none all helped by the equaliser which is on your phone app.Charing is by by USB in 10 minutes you have an hours use while a full charge gives you 25 hrs.To me there is nothing Sony have not thought about with these buds and for the price these are an unbelievable bargain, there is nothing not to like, I don’t go anywhere without them.
I got these so I don't have to walk to work with my 1000XM4s on (ears get hot and sweaty and I can't wear a hat). So they don't get the use that the XM4s get and they are clearly a less advanced product (but maybe not 10x less even though it's 10x cheaper).Can't say I love the feel of Sony's in ear buds, I'm very used to apple but I'm not wearing AirPods.. I'm too old to look that stupid, and I need cordless.My only complaints are 1. they're black, so I can't find them in the bottom of my bag. I think I need to put some tape on them or something but that won't make them look better. But at least if I lose one I lose them both and so far they've always turned up.And 2. they don't automatically turn off. I'm so used the XM4s just automatically shutting off that ... MoreI got these so I don't have to walk to work with my 1000XM4s on (ears get hot and sweaty and I can't wear a hat). So they don't get the use that the XM4s get and they are clearly a less advanced product (but maybe not 10x less even though it's 10x cheaper).Can't say I love the feel of Sony's in ear buds, I'm very used to apple but I'm not wearing AirPods.. I'm too old to look that stupid, and I need cordless.My only complaints are 1. they're black, so I can't find them in the bottom of my bag. I think I need to put some tape on them or something but that won't make them look better. But at least if I lose one I lose them both and so far they've always turned up.And 2. they don't automatically turn off. I'm so used the XM4s just automatically shutting off that I forget to do it when I take them off when I get in the office. But i haven't actually run out of battery, I've had them a while now and charged them only a few times. Definitely better battery life than I expected (but I hadn't checked that before).Maybe one day I'll go with some Sony WFs but for now, these are a great buy and I'm super happy with them.
I decided to try some budget in-ear headphones, for cycling and DIY work, so I chose these Sony ones.I was surprised and pleased that the packaging was so small and had exceptionally little plastic - so great environmental bonus too. Well done Sony for removing all that plastic.I was concerned that the box mention designed for the Apple iPod but had no issues connecting to the Android mobile and I downloaded the Sony headphone app to adjust the sound to my liking and enabled DSEE to expand the compressed audio such as MP3 music.They have a long battery life (approx 25hrs) and the sound quality is great and there is even the 360 Reality Audio capability that I use on my room speaker! Note that the battery life is reduced when sound enhancements are enabled, but I ... MoreI decided to try some budget in-ear headphones, for cycling and DIY work, so I chose these Sony ones.I was surprised and pleased that the packaging was so small and had exceptionally little plastic - so great environmental bonus too. Well done Sony for removing all that plastic.I was concerned that the box mention designed for the Apple iPod but had no issues connecting to the Android mobile and I downloaded the Sony headphone app to adjust the sound to my liking and enabled DSEE to expand the compressed audio such as MP3 music.They have a long battery life (approx 25hrs) and the sound quality is great and there is even the 360 Reality Audio capability that I use on my room speaker! Note that the battery life is reduced when sound enhancements are enabled, but I only charge them once a week at most.No charging cable provided but it is USB-C so most people should already have a range of cables at home. There are 3 sizes of tips to fit different ear sizes, but the medium size gave a nice secure fit and so far, haven't worked free. They are very light, so I hardly ever notice wearing them.When powering up you get an audio notification of the amount of battery charge and whether it has paired which I find handy to ensure it has connected OK.The sound quality is very good across a wide range of music and podcasts with the volume control, On / Off buttons on the left-side pod and easy to access with the sealed buttons preventing moisture getting in. I like the fact that the left and right pods are marked with red for the right (as I can't easily read the "R") and grey for the left, such a simple idea but effective.I've used these whilst cycling, working from home, painting the fence and cutting the lawn without any issues but did manage to get fence paint over most of them, which just wiped off without any issues.I've paired to an ipod, android phone, laptop and desktop without any issues and the office teams and mobile calls are clear with no audio issues.The blue-tooth range appears to be very good at home I can leave my phone in the office and wander around the house without any dropout.My only (small) niggle is that the plastic pod can move backwards over my shoulder with more aggressive activity so occasionally needs to be pulled back to keep it nicely balanced.I don't use them at high volume and it is advisable not to use any headphones at high volume, but if you push them to the limit there is noticeable distortion - and why would you want to listen at 100% anyway.
Overall I am very impressed with these headphones but unusually for a positive review, I'm going to start off with the faults. Firstly on the outside of the packaging / box it indicates that these are designed for Apple products (Mac and IOS) but in fact they are fully compatible with many bluetooth devices including Microsoft Windows and Android and secondly it doesn't explicitly say on the box that you need to use the QR code on the outside to access the instructions / user manual. Thirdly, when you unpack them you might feel a moment of dissappointment as they are very lightweight and don't give an immediate impression of quality.That's the end of the criticism.Once you have scanned the QR code and accessed the user manual, the instructions are easy to ... MoreOverall I am very impressed with these headphones but unusually for a positive review, I'm going to start off with the faults. Firstly on the outside of the packaging / box it indicates that these are designed for Apple products (Mac and IOS) but in fact they are fully compatible with many bluetooth devices including Microsoft Windows and Android and secondly it doesn't explicitly say on the box that you need to use the QR code on the outside to access the instructions / user manual. Thirdly, when you unpack them you might feel a moment of dissappointment as they are very lightweight and don't give an immediate impression of quality.That's the end of the criticism.Once you have scanned the QR code and accessed the user manual, the instructions are easy to navigate and the headphones are straightforward to set up. I found the controls simple and intuitive to use and after charging the headphones, I paired them with my phone (Android), laptop (Windows 11) and Amazon Echo Dot (smart speaker); everything worked first time. I found the sound quality to be excellent 'out of the box' but you can download the Sony headphone app and use the equalizer to adjust the sound to your personal preference. I changed the ear bud tips to the larger size and found them to be very comfortable and secure in the ears. The headphones take around 3 hours to charge fully from completely empty and on the first couple of try-outs I got around 23 hours of playback each time - very close to the 25 hours specified. I had no problem withe range around the house and didn't experience any drop-outs. Overall I feel that you are getting a high quality product at a modest price point - they are very good value.If I had any suggestions for improvements (please take note Sony) it would be the following:1. Make some simple corrections to the labelling / instructions on the product box2. Include two small cable clips for securing the phones (to clothing) when wearing3. Improve the look and feel of the headphones - the wires attaching the battery and control pods to the ear buds look rather unsubstantial - I feel the overall durability of the headphones could be improved without a significant weight / cost increase.All considered, having had them for about a month, I would definitely buy them again - Sony got all the important stuff right with these.
Had these about 5 days now and early view:Positive:- Good value at £30 when compared to high street/main brand available earphones.- Good sound - obviously not the depth/bass but quite impressed compared to previous JBL and Sennheiser similar earphones at higher cost- Incredible battery - only charged once and not at 50% after what seems significant multi day use for work zoom calls, radio when committing, walking etc.- Being told the % battery left when powered on.- having some water resistance is good at this proieDownsides.. not many however more observational- not magnetic like my previous ones were so would be an extra £5-10 just for this as keeps them more secure- Careful where the microphone is. First couple of calls I had complaints I couldn't be ... MoreHad these about 5 days now and early view:Positive:- Good value at £30 when compared to high street/main brand available earphones.- Good sound - obviously not the depth/bass but quite impressed compared to previous JBL and Sennheiser similar earphones at higher cost- Incredible battery - only charged once and not at 50% after what seems significant multi day use for work zoom calls, radio when committing, walking etc.- Being told the % battery left when powered on.- having some water resistance is good at this proieDownsides.. not many however more observational- not magnetic like my previous ones were so would be an extra £5-10 just for this as keeps them more secure- Careful where the microphone is. First couple of calls I had complaints I couldn't be heard so be aware where this is placed.- Cable isn't a matt finish - and is glossy cheap feeling usual cable. Not a huge issue but found it helps with griparound the neck- Not tested durability yet
In the cardboard box it comes in, you get the earphones themselves, along with 3 sizes of silicone earbuds i.e. Small, Medium (pre-fitted) and Large, changing them is just matter of pulling them carefully off and then pushing the new ones on that you want to use.Make sure you pick the correct size as that will help block out annoying ambient sounds in use.Also in the box is the paperwork, instructions etc.The actual wired headset has the two earphones and inbetween them there are 2 'modules' attached to the cord, one module I assume contains the battery and circuitry etc.The other 'module' houses the volume control "+ and -" on a elongated switch and inbetween the + and - is the 'Power/Play/Call' button (please refer to the manual for the precise functions) ... MoreIn the cardboard box it comes in, you get the earphones themselves, along with 3 sizes of silicone earbuds i.e. Small, Medium (pre-fitted) and Large, changing them is just matter of pulling them carefully off and then pushing the new ones on that you want to use.Make sure you pick the correct size as that will help block out annoying ambient sounds in use.Also in the box is the paperwork, instructions etc.The actual wired headset has the two earphones and inbetween them there are 2 'modules' attached to the cord, one module I assume contains the battery and circuitry etc.The other 'module' houses the volume control "+ and -" on a elongated switch and inbetween the + and - is the 'Power/Play/Call' button (please refer to the manual for the precise functions) and there is a 'rubber flap' on the side, which you prise out to reveal the USB-C charging socket, but unusually for Sony there is no charging lead included, but as USB-C is the standard now, I am sure, that like me, you will have one or two leads near to hand.They do need standard USB supply of 5v and 500mA also.When you have finished charging it, make sure that to push the 'rubber flap' back in place to protect the socket this is also a requirement for IPX4 water resistance.In the centre of the back of this module there is a small hole, this is the hole for the built-in microphone for making calls so so that sound can enter - DO NOT poke anything down this hole.it will cause damage.Battery life is quoted as up to 25 hours and the charging time is about 3 hours.The instructions are included in the box but for me they were way too small really to read comfortably, and I found that the on-line manual was much more help, in fact I would say the on-line manual is 'essential' as it is easy to follow and use, especially the 'set-up' section that will get you started.There is also "Voice Guidance" when you are actually wearing the headset, which will say things like, "Power On", Bluetooth Pairing", "Bluetooth Connected", "Low battery, Please Recharge Headset” etc all of which is very useful and lets you know what is happening.When all was up and running, I played my two 'test tunes" which are both treble and bass heavy, the two areas I personally judge any headset by but people do tend to have their own 'test tunes' depending on what music and parameters they prefer, but do remember you can always alter the resultant sound on the equaliser and I have yet to find ANY headphone that suited me at the default setting straight out of the box, but as long as you can tweak the sound to what you like - and I have been able to do this with every recent Sony headset I have owned - and this headset was no different, I managed to get great base and treble to exactly the standard I like it is well worth taking a little time with the setting to begin with, it will really pay off in the long run.You really, really need to download and install the "Sony Headphones Connect" app though, which will give you access to various settings and be able to set the factory sound formats, plus the very important equaliser to get precise result you want.It is impossible to cover everything in a review like this, otherwise it would just become an extended "Instruction Manual" but I can honestly say I was really impressed by these earphones, especially at its price point, I was prepared for a disappointment to be fair, but they cane through with flying colours, and they get top marks from me, they will certainly be used a lot in the future.Full marks for anothe Sony product.
Sony WI-C100 Wireless in-ear headphonesThese wireless neckband in-ear headphones are made to the usual Sony’s high standards. Those with experience of using Bluetooth wireless devices will find that these ear phones pair with iPhones, iPads, music players and other Bluetooth devices with great ease. The controls on the neckband are easily accessible, easy to use and quite positive.The most pleasing aspect of these ear phones is the actual size of the ear buds. I found that they fitted snuggly in my ear and due to their relative lightness, they could be worn for a significant length of time without them becoming unduly uncomfortable. Not all ear buds are comfortable to wear for long periods of time due to both their shape and bulk. There are some additional buds ... MoreSony WI-C100 Wireless in-ear headphonesThese wireless neckband in-ear headphones are made to the usual Sony’s high standards. Those with experience of using Bluetooth wireless devices will find that these ear phones pair with iPhones, iPads, music players and other Bluetooth devices with great ease. The controls on the neckband are easily accessible, easy to use and quite positive.The most pleasing aspect of these ear phones is the actual size of the ear buds. I found that they fitted snuggly in my ear and due to their relative lightness, they could be worn for a significant length of time without them becoming unduly uncomfortable. Not all ear buds are comfortable to wear for long periods of time due to both their shape and bulk. There are some additional buds in the box to accommodate for different ear sizes.The audio response of the headphones is very good and the 360 receptive audio feature could be exciting for anyone with access to this feature in a streaming service.The 25-hour battery charge is a useful feature but in that there lies a rather disconcerting aspect of the product as sold. The headphones have some charge in them when first unpacked but there is no USB Type C cable included in the box to recharge them. Admittedly this fact is stated on the side of the box but in a very small font. Is this the modern form of ‘batteries not included’ as several manufacturers do not provide charging cables? It is a case of purchasing a cable at the point of sale or searching through the plethora of cables provided with other devices you may own. A nice touch is that when the headphones are switched on there is an audio message stating that ‘power is on’ and a statement of battery charge state.The instructions provided in the box are as good as useless. The detail may be there but it requires a magnifying glass to read it. A pictorial quick start guide would be useful in these circumstances.Fortunately, Sony redeem themselves by the QR codes on the box. This code accesses the 115-page instruction manual. This can be downloaded, converted to a PDF and then stored digitally. This provides methods of pairing the headphones to a multitude of different devices besides iPhones and iPads. There is a wealth of information in this manual and to those who are prepared to wade through it will enhance their use of the headphones. Most people will never bother with instruction manuals but will achieve more than adequate performance from these headphones.The lack of a charging cable made me think of giving these headphones 4/5 but it would be churlish of me not to give 5/5 as they give a superb performance in their price bracket.Pros:Lightweight in-ear headphonesFit snuggly into the earEasy Bluetooth pairingEasily accessible controlsGood audio response Cons:No charging cableNo Quick Start instructions
| Brand | Sony |
| Use | Sports |
| Form | In-ear |
| Type | Headphones |
| With Microphone | Yes |
