Sony WF-C710N / Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony WF-C710N: WF-C710N · Glass Blue (LZ); other colours share the same hardware

Sony WF-1000XM5: WF-1000XM5 · Black, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink; colours share the same hardware

SpecificationSony WF-C710NSony WF-1000XM5
Release year20252023
TypeTrue wireless in-ear earbuds, active noise cancelling SonyClosed, dynamic true wireless in-ear; active noise cancelling Sony
Driver5 mm Sony8.4 mm Sony
Frequency response20–20,000 Hz (Bluetooth, 44.1 kHz sampling) Sony20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz); 20–40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz / 990 kbps

The extended range applies only with LDAC-capable sources, mostly Android phones.

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Battery (music)Up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling on, up to 12 hours with it off

The figures are for one charge of the earbuds; total time with the case is not listed on Sony's page.

Sony		Up to 8 hours with noise cancelling on, 12 hours with it off

The figures are for one charge of the earbuds.

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Battery (calls)Up to 4.5 hours (noise cancelling on or off) SonyUp to 6 hours with noise cancelling on, 7 hours with it off Sony
Charging timeEarbuds about 1.5 hours; case about 3.5 hours over USB

Wireless charging is not listed for the case.

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BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; 2.4 GHz, about 10 m effective range SonyBluetooth 5.3; about 10 m range; multipoint

With multipoint the earbuds stay connected to two devices at once.

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CodecsSBC, AAC

There is no LDAC or aptX; AAC is a common codec that works well with iPhones and most Android phones.

Sony		SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

LDAC carries more detail at a high bit rate; LC3 is the efficient codec designed for LE Audio. The profile list includes LE Audio profiles (TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP).

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ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Sony—
MultipointMultipoint supported

The earbuds stay connected to two devices at once, so a phone call can be answered while listening on a computer.

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Ambient soundAmbient Sound and Quick Attention modes; DSEE

Quick Attention lowers the music and lets outside sound in while a finger is held on the earbud. DSEE aims to restore high frequencies lost in compressed music.

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Water resistanceIPX4

IPX4 protects against splashing water; the earbuds should not be submerged.

Sony		IPX4 equivalent

It protects against splashing water; do not submerge.

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WeightAbout 5.2 g per earbud (with medium tips); case about 38 g SonyAbout 5.9 g per earbud (with M tips); case about 39 g Sony
ColoursPink, blue (translucent Glass Blue), white, black Sony—
In the boxCharging case, hybrid silicone ear tips, reference guide, USB cable SonyCharging case, Noise Isolation foam tips, reference guide, USB cable Sony
Charging—Earbuds about 1.5 hours; case about 2 hours over USB; wireless charging on the case Sony
Sound features—DSEE Extreme, Ambient Sound mode, Quick Attention

DSEE Extreme aims to restore detail lost in compressed music. Quick Attention lowers the music and lets outside sound in while a finger is held on the earbud.

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Case size—About 64.6 × 40.0 × 26.5 mm Sony
Staying connected in the case—Earbuds may stay connected while in the case

Sony attributes this to earbuds not seating fully in the case or dirty charging contacts, and suggests opening and closing the case, updating the firmware and wiping the contacts with a dry cloth.

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