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Sony WF-C510 vs soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Product A: Sony
81 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
86 of 166 known
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75 of 157 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 4hsoundcore is 4 times higher.
- With caseA: 22hB: 40hsoundcore is 18 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.6g
B5.5g
Case weight
A31g
B51g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
A3954, A3954ZF1, A3954Z21, A3954ZG14Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3954-liberty-4-pro-tws-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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soundcore Liberty 5 Pro11Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.12Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB, JP5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510Read 5 October 2026Exact UK maker product page establishes GB market.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch identifies the US market. GB and JP are independently established by their exact regional maker pages.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Exact Japanese maker product page establishes JP market.
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Black, White1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASony WF-C510
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026Published driver diameter. Unpublished driver technology, count and diaphragm material remain absent.12Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-c510/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact maker support specification table states 6 mm. Producer opened the full public table. Reviewer independently verified public official indexed cells where direct fetch was unavailable. Manual page 123 confirms weight, radio and charge fields.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFC510/B rows state one driver per earpiece, Dynamic and 6 mm. Maker independently states 6 mm. The WalkmanBlog exact-model teardown shows the single main driver. Unrelated retailer microphone/weight errors are not imported.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model public teardown identifies the main 6.0 mm driver after removing the cell. One driver is shown inside an earbud. This independently corroborates the explicit retailer one-per-earpiece count.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. One-per-earpiece count is separately explicit in B&H and corroborated by the exact-model teardown.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 10.5 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 4.6 | 1 |
Driver type
Dynamic13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850117-REG/sony_wfc510_b_wf_c510_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US black WFC510/B retailer specification explicitly says Dynamic. Maker UK/Japan lists closed construction and 6 mm but does not independently name the transducer mechanism.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 specification states 6 mm dynamic. Corroborates the explicit B&H dynamic row.
Driver size
6mm
10.5mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech14Maker product pagesupport.sony.jp/electronics/support/articles/00364150Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-C510 Japanese Sound Connect use guide lists eight named presets. Manual, Custom1/Custom2 and Off are separate editable/default options, not added named factory curves.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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69Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Mezha describes seven sensors as six microphones and a barometer. Calls also use the six microphones.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Six noise cancelling sensors plus a barometric pressure sensor for an airplane mode.
Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Lab response has reduced lows and highs relative to the reviewer preference curve. Midrange can sound more prominent by comparison.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact firmware 1.0.2/app 10.4.2 lab commentary. No rating converted into dB.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck analysis and source preference curve.
SoundGuys found the default sound follows its headphone preference curve closely across the mids and highs, with more emphasis on bass below 200 Hz.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026Objective measurements section. SoundGuys compares the default sound with its headphone preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Recorded speech samples show limited office-noise rejection, with better handling of simulated street and wind noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Exact review standardized speech demos. Codec and individual recording firmware are unknown.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth, with simulated background noise, wind and reverberation.
SoundGuys found voices clear in its ideal-conditions demo. In simulated office and street noise some background noise gets through while the voice stays in focus. Simulated wind and reverberant space were handled well. These are qualitative results.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. No numerical speech bandwidth or noise score is stored.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASony WF-C510
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 10.48 |
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c510-review-123428Read 5 October 2026Provided sample, four days testing, firmware 1.0.2 and app 10.4.2. Transparency off. Ran 10 h 29 min. Codec not stated. No case recharges included.8Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks at 75 dB SPL. This method does not establish an unstated ANC or codec setting for a particular sample.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.7 |
Longest tested use per charge
10.48h
5.7h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
22Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete headset parts diagram on printed page 11 labels microphones left/right, one per earbud. Shared call/ambient microphones counted once. Case parts diagram has no microphone. No bone sensor inferred.20Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/16/sony-wf-c510-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact-model teardown identifies the mic hole and matching housing hole. Maker full parts diagram labels one physical microphone on each unit, used for calls and ambient sound. No additional microphone is identified by the complete hardware inventory.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-c510/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-08-26-Sony-Electronics-Adds-the-WF-C510-to-its-Truly-Wireless-Earbud-RangeRead 5 October 2026
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Connection per platform
ASony WF-C510
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ASony WF-C510
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| 360 Reality Audio | Compatible streaming service and content. Ear-shape analysis requires Sony | Sound Connect on Android or iOS. |
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC | Android 8.0 or later, enabled as Preferred audio quality in the soundcore app. Not available while connected to two devices. Spatial Audio is off while LDAC is on. LDAC raises power use and shortens playtime. |
| Google Fast Pair | Android 6.0 or later. |
| Head tracking | Spatial Audio Music mode set to head tracking in the soundcore app. Fixed mode has no head tracking. |
| Easy Chat | Enable in the soundcore app. Available only in ANC mode. |
| Touch bar menu | The case menu shows only Ambient Sound by default. Add Spatial Audio, Atmospheric, Find Device and Remote Camera in the soundcore app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
70mAh17Retailer pageenter.online/tehnica-audio/casti/sony-wf-c510-black-fara-firRead 7 October 2026Exact black WF-C510 specifications explicitly label earbud accumulator 70 mAh. Typical/rated distinction is not stated. Corroborated by several retailer tables, not calculated from watt-hours or current.21Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/sony/wf-c510-true-wireless-in-ear-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact headset specification states built-in lithium-ion 3.85 V, 70 mAh. Retailers explicitly distinguish earbud 70 from case 300. Typical/rated capacity basis is unstated. No capacity was computed from voltage or energy.
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ASony WF-C510
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 9 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 22 |
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 24 exact codec/mode table. EQ, DSEE and Service Link shorten runtimes. Case excluded. Call runtime matches across all published noise modes, so one call row is retained. ANC-off on C510 means ambient processing off, since it has no ANC.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C510Read 5 October 2026Long battery section explicitly 11 h earbuds plus 22 h total including case. Footnote codec AAC, EQ and DSEE off, other features at default. Case total is published, not inferred.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Yes | 40 |
| ANC on | No | 7.5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 30 |
| Transparency | No | 7.5 |
| Transparency | Yes | 30 |
| Call | No | 4.5 |
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off up to 10 h and 40 h with case, ANC on up to 7.5 h and 30 h. Anker FAQ test was at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. LDAC increases power use and reduces playtime.2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Different-Playtimes-of-soundcore-Liberty-4-Pro-from-a-Single-Charge-With-the-Charging-CaseRead 20 October 2026Maker FAQ: ANC 7.5 h and 30 h with case, normal 10 h and 40 h, transparency 7.5 h and 30 h. Calls 4 h with ANC, 4.5 h in normal mode and 4 h with transparency. The call row stores the normal-mode 4.5 h. Tested in the Anker laboratory at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume.
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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7.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
22h
40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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30h
Talk time (claimed)
5h
4.5h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
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The manual gives up to 40 minutes for the earbuds. An empty case takes 2.5 hours by cable and 3.5 hours wirelessly. Case input is 5 V 1 A. The case stops charging the earbuds when its battery drops below 20 percent. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026Reset section says a notification sound plays from the charging case. SoundGuys says the app can play a tone from either the earbuds or the case.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026The Find Device section of the app plays a loud tone from either the earbuds or the charging case.
Screen on case
Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Press once on left to turn Ambient Sound Mode on or off, Press once on right to play or pause, Press twice on right to skip to next track, Press three times on right to skip to previous or current track, Press four or more times on left to lower volume, Press four or more times on right to increase volume, Press twice on either to receive, end or cancel a call, Press and hold on either to reject a call, Press and hold on right to use or cancel Google app or Siri2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 factory button operations. Group reassignment and disabling through Sound Connect are documented separately. These are physical presses, not capacitive touch gestures.
Squeeze once on either earbud: play or pause, or answer a call, Squeeze twice on the right earbud: next track, Squeeze twice on the left earbud: previous track, Tap and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or reject or end a call, Slide up on either earbud: volume up, Slide down on either earbud: volume down, Pinch both earbud stems for 3 seconds: pair a second device1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for dual earbuds. Squeeze controls can be customised in the app. Using a single earbud, squeeze twice plays the next track and there is no previous-track gesture.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
No15Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2024/11/28/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Purchased black sample used for nearly three months. Explicitly no proximity sensor and no automatic pause when removed. Independently corroborated by Scarbir own purchased sample.19Reviewscarbir.com/tws/sony-wf-c510-reviewRead 7 October 2026Controls section explicitly says music does not automatically pause when an earbud is removed.
Sensors
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Barometric pressure sensor5Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3954Read 20 October 2026Seven sensors for ANC, with a new barometric pressure sensor that works when Airplane Mode is turned on in the soundcore app.9Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Seven sensors including one barometer.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Barometric pressure sensor for the airplane mode. The same article gives a 149.99 euro price at its January 2025 launch while other reports say 129.99, so no euro price is stored.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Hi-Res Audio Wireless9Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Mezha says the earbuds are Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Names the Hi-Res Audio Wireless standard.
Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Sony WF-C510 earbuds, Charging case, Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL), Documents2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete standard box list. C510 includes no USB cable. C710N includes one USB-A to USB-C cable. Tips are silicone rubber, despite Hybrid being their marketing name.
Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in six sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL), size M pre-installed, USB-C charging cable8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DBHPZLCCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US built-in media list: cable, charging case, XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL ear tips with size M pre-installed, and the earbuds.
Cables included
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c510/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker full specification table. Published Bluetooth communication frequency range is transmission bandwidth and is excluded from acoustic frequency_response_hz.
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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