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General

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Series

Pixel Buds10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Google launch post for the Pixel Buds A-Series, the affordable model of the Pixel Buds line.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GA02213-US6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists model number GA02213-US, a US model. Product release date June 17, 2021 and original price $99 USD agree with the Verge launch report.

YY29688Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cover: model YY2968, WF-C700N.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 June 20212Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026The Verge, June 3, 2021: officially announced today.

3 April 202311Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/sony/1418291/sony-unveils-the-wf-c700n-and-midnight-blue-wh1000xm5Read 11 October 2026Expert Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony unveils the WF-C700N. Trusted Reviews also dates its announcement news 3 April 2023 and Tom's Guide 4 April 2023.12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Trusted Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony announced the WF-C700N.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA article dated 3 April 2023 reports the announcement.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Pixel Buds 2a15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.

Sony WF-C710N14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Editor's note: the Sony WF-C710N are the successors of the WF-C700N.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$992Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026Priced at $99 in the US.

$119.999Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists original price $119.99 and its product box shows MSRP $129.99. The $119.99 launch price is stored.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€993Press article9to5google.com/2021/08/18/pixel-buds-a-series-internationalRead 10 October 20269to5Google: 99 EUR in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain from August 25, 2021. Price as published for retail, tax treatment not stated.

€129.9915Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA, 3 April 2023: 129,99 EUR (UVP) in Germany, incl. VAT. Trusted Reviews quotes about 120 EUR next to 100 GBP, which reads as a rounded conversion. The German sources cite the maker price.16Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/sony-wf-c700n-guenstige-true-wireless-earbuds-vorgestellt-wh-100xm5-in-neuer-farbenRead 11 October 2026Basic Tutorials, 4 April 2023: the maker's recommended retail price is 129,99 EUR, available from April 2023.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, DE2Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026US and Canada at launch. Germany from the August 2021 rollout. Documented subset.

JP, US, DE2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Japan open-price listing. Documented subset. The page says the item is currently not handled in the Sony Store.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys is a US outlet and quotes US prices in dollars. Documented subset together with the Japan open-price listing.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026German launch price in euros. Documented subset.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds A-Series Specifications: Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea.

Black, White, Lavender, Sage Green2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Lavender, Sage Green, White and Black, translated from the Japanese page.

Segment

Music10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Launch post positions the model for rich sound with hands-free help from Google Assistant, an everyday listening product.

Music1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Sony Japan lists the model under headphones as a wireless noise canceling stereo headset for music. The page shows no sport, gaming, office or sleep positioning.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear5Reviewandroidcentral.com/google-pixel-buds-series-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: sticking them in your ear canal produces a seal, with a vent on the underside that releases pressure. Stored as in-ear.

In-ear10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Comfort and Stability text: deep in-ear fit.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round, minimalist look.

Stemless10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round buds with a minimalist profile.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.

Either bud7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Either the left or the right earbud can be used alone while the other stays in the case.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio: custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker driver. The page lists one driver for the earbud.

BSony WF-C700N

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	5	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Japanese spec table, Headphone section: driver unit 5 mm, closed type. The page names no driver technology. Tom's Guide launch news says Sony describes a 5 mm dynamic driver, which sets the type. One driver unit per earbud is read from the single value.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Dynamic13Press articletomsguide.com/news/sony-WF-C700NRead 11 October 2026Launch news: Sony says the earbuds are fitted with a 5 mm dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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360 Reality Audio4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Virtual Soundstage text: 360 Reality Audio without head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio lists passive noise reduction and a spatial vent. No active noise cancelling is listed.

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Feedforward12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Launch news: Ambient Sound Mode and noise canceling work with the aid of feedforward microphones. The Sony help guide lists a single left and right microphone pair for calls and noise.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Ambient Sound mode captures sound through the feedforward mics.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The same left and right microphones serve calls and noise canceling, so they count once.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

No7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit background: the A-Series removes wireless charging, transparency mode and ANC with Silent Seal compared with the Pixel Buds Pro.

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode level can be adjusted in 20 steps.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026A mesh around the internal microphone reduces wind noise during noise canceling and ambient sound. A fixed physical design, not selectable processing.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.

RTINGS describes a warm sound profile. Bass has plenty of thump, the treble is underemphasised so sibilants sound dull and veiled. SoundGuys measures bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB below its preference curve and treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys frequency response against its preference curve: bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB quieter, treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Sony WF-C700N. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.

RTINGS: voice is clean and understandable but somewhat thin. Noise handling is unremarkable and sudden loud noise drowns out most of the voice.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text. Numeric results are locked.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Hours (h)
4.73

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 20264 hours 44 minutes of constant music playback peaking at 75 dB(SPL) in the SoundGuys standardized test. The review tested firmware 233 or later for its sound section. ANC does not exist on this product.

BSony WF-C700N

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.22

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 20267 hours 13 minutes with ANC on in the SoundGuys standardized battery test, firmware 2.0.0. The method plays continuous music at 75 dB(SPL).

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: each earbud has two mics, four across the pair. Google lists dual beamforming microphones without a per-earbud count.

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list: Microphones (left, right), one per earbud. They pick up the voice during calls and noise for the noise canceling function.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Two microphones per earbud from the review.

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list shows one microphone item per earbud, shared by calls and noise canceling. No other microphone is listed.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists in-call noise reduction. Google lists dual beamforming microphones and no AI claim, so DSP is stored.

DSP7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Call performance page: noise suppression picks up sound while suppressing ambient noise, plus a mesh in front of the microphone against wind noise. No AI claim.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Call notes: your voice is heard from the headset through the headset microphone (Sidetone function).

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.2, Power Class 1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: Bluetooth codec options are AAC and SBC.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Bluetooth text: no NFC or multi-device pairing.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connection chapter: connects the headset to 2 devices simultaneously, switched on in the app.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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86Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Multi-pairing with up to 8 devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review: the Pixel Buds A-Series still support Android's Fast Pair feature for quick setup.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maximum communication range 10 m, line of sight.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Feature	Needs
Full access to features	Google Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS.
Live translation	Google Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

BSony WF-C700N

Feature	Needs
Multipoint connection	Turn on Connect to 2 devices simultaneously in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Multipoint came with a firmware update after launch.
360 Reality Audio	Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.
Adaptive Sound Control	Set in the Sony app. It uses the paired smartphone motion sensor and GPS to switch noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings by activity and place.

Source3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control section: the paired smartphone accelerometer detects stopped, walking, running and in-vehicle states and the phone GPS recognises frequent places. The headphones then switch to the noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings the user registered for each case.4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation in the Sound Connect app.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint chapter and the app function list. Multipoint is switched on in the app.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5
ANC off	Yes	24
Call	No	2.5
Call	Yes	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds up to 5 hours of listening or 2.5 hours of talk. With the charging case up to 24 hours of listening or 12 hours of talk. Footnote 6.2: music playback with pre-production hardware and software, fully charged buds and case, other features disabled. The volume is not stated.

BSony WF-C700N

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	7.5
Transparency	AAC	No	7.5
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	SBC	No	7
Transparency	SBC	No	7
ANC off	SBC	No	9
ANC on	AAC	Yes	15
ANC off	AAC	Yes	20
Call	Not available	No	5

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Continuous music playback up to 7.5 h with NC on and up to 10 h with NC off. Continuous talk time up to 5 h with NC on or off. Codec rows come from the Help Guide table.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available operating time table: AAC NC ON 7.5 h, Ambient Sound Mode 7.5 h, OFF 10 h. SBC NC ON 7 h, Ambient 7 h, OFF 9 h. Communication time max 5 h in every mode. With-case totals come from the maker feature page.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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90min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 1.5 hours (headset). Exact conversion to 90 minutes.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 202615-minute charge of the earbuds in the charging case.

10min6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 202610 minutes of charging gives 1 hour of playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 3 hours of listening, earbuds only.

1h6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: AAC, noise canceling ON, DSEE and equalizer OFF, other features at default settings. Earbuds-only playback.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

500mAh8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+Buds+A-Series+Battery+Replacement/153791Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the charging case: the battery is marked Model GYJS0, Rated Capacity 500 mAh 1.85 Wh, Rated Voltage 3.7 VDC. 500 mAh at 3.7 V equals 1.85 Wh. This is the case cell, rated capacity.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

USB-C8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 3 hours (charging case). Exact conversion to 180 minutes.

Wireless charging

No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Case text: the case does not support wireless charging. The Google page lists only a USB-C charging port.

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Base/Dock text: the case does not support wireless charging.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Capacitive touch sensors for music, calls and Google Assistant controls.

Button8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Buttons on both earbuds, with press counts and press and hold.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

None9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: unlike the Pixel Buds (2020), no volume controls.

Buttons8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press 4 or more times: left decreases, right increases the volume.

Gestures

Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.

Press once, Press twice, Press 3 times, Press 4 or more times, Press and hold8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Remappable controls

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Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.

Google app, Siri8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press and hold on the right earbud for the Google app on Android or Siri on iPhone.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

No14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Review: there is no auto-pause or play when you take the buds out or put them in.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Retailer spec table, Sony EU text: automatic pause and play No.

Sensors

Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Eartips in small, medium (attached) and large.

SS, M, LL8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips, SS, M and LL, 2 each. M tips come attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: ships with small, medium and large silicone ear tips.

Silicone8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Wing tips6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review text names the comfortable wings of the earbuds. RTINGS also says the ear wings are small. The Verge calls them ear hooks or stabilizer arcs. Stored as wing tips from SoundGuys and RTINGS wording.

None10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Stability text: they lack stabilizers.

Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026IPX4 water protection rating, earbuds only, under IEC 60529.

IPX48Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Water resistance equivalent to IPX4 in IEC 60529 for the headset only. The charging case is not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the Google Pixel Buds app.

Sony | Sound Connect8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The 2023 guide names the app Sony | Headphones Connect. The maker's Japanese pages say it was renamed Sound Connect.

App platforms

Android9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app is only available on Android devices.

Android, iOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide says Android smartphones and iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.

User firmware updates

Yes14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena: firmware updates for the buds are downloaded from the Pixel Buds app on Android.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026App function list: update the headset software.

Finding network

Last location in the app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app can find lost buds. The finding method is not stated, stored as app-based.

Last location in the app17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Fast Pair lets you check where you last placed the headphones. Sony Japan describes a ring function on the Fast Pair device. Stored as last-location finding through the phone, as for the LinkBuds S. No crowd network is claimed.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review lists real-time language translation as a retained feature. Google Assistant and a compatible phone are required.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.06g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds 5.06 g.

4.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Approx. 4.6 g x 2 including ear tips (M).8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

42.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Case 42.8 g without earbuds (52.9 g with earbuds).

31g(1.1 oz)5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_3.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging case approx. 31 g.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGG7YPJ, SZGGPQY212Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10500249Read 11 October 2026Safety, Warranty & Regulatory Guide for Pixel Buds A-Series, US section: models G7YPJ, GPQY2 and G7T9J, FCC ID SZGG7YPJ and FCC ID SZGGPQY2. The guide does not say which ID belongs to which earbud. G7T9J has no FCC ID of its own.

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Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio certified4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Page heading: 360 Reality Audio certified model.

In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Wireless noise canceling stereo headset (earbuds), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), Charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Included items: hybrid ear tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), warranty card.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026USB-C to USB-A charging cable.

BSony WF-C700N

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm.

Links

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Product page

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Manual

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helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdf8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 11 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from original retail purchase for a new Google product. Other regions can differ.

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