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Sony WF-C700N vs soundcore P20i
Product A: Sony
78 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
67 of 166 known
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70 of 157 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 40 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 69 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 2hsoundcore is 1 h higher.
- With caseA: 20hB: 30hsoundcore is 10 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.6g
B4.3g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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.
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Sony WF-C710N14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Editor's note: the Sony WF-C710N are the successors of the WF-C700N.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
€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.
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Markets
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.
Colours
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker Single Earbud Mode says take one earbud out of case to enter solo mode. Manual Mono controls are not limited to one named bud.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Mono controls are not restricted to a named side.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASony WF-C700N
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
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| Dynamic | 5 | 1 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
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| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical single-driver count is explicitly supported by matching review specification.6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review specification explicitly (1) 10 mm dynamic driver. One driver per earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly named, so omitted. Maker manual supplies diameter/type independently.
Driver type
Driver size
5mm
10mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
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
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Soundcore Signature, Soundcore Signature + BassUp, Acoustic, Bass Reducer, Classic, Podcast, Dance, Deep, Electronic, Flat, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Lounge, Piano, Pop, R&B, Rock, Small Speaker(s), Spoken Word, Treble Booster, Treble Reducer6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer app inspection lists 22 named presets. Current maker page confirms 22 and BassUp. Original May 2023 Scarbir review reports 21 presets without a firmware version. Stored names follow the later explicit list and are not a launch-feature promise.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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.
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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 is emphasized. A dip in the low treble reduces clarity. Left and right drivers are fairly well matched in the reviewed sample.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Audio Reproduction Accuracy verdict, original Black A3949 P25i/P20i test unit. Current Test Bench 2.3. Public qualitative tested result, not estimated numeric graph data. Firmware, codec and exact playback level are unknown.
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)
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.
Voice is clear but thin. The microphone does not separate speech from background noise well.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Microphone verdict for original Black A3949 P25i/P20i sample. Current Test Bench 2.3. Firmware, codec, host and exact microphone test noise level are not public.
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-C700N
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7.22 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| ANC | Hours (h) |
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| No | 9 |
Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Travel and Office verdict report nine hours of continuous operation for black P25i/P20i A3949. Review says P25i and P20i differ only in name. Earbuds only, no ANC. Test Bench 2.3 review. Public battery method describes looped playback monitored by time-lapse and binaural recording in soundproof box, with level calibration. Exact sample codec, firmware, game mode and original calibrated SPL are not public, so unspecified. Rounded public nine-hour result used, protected detailed result not accessed.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Public continuous-battery methodology: one full earbud charge, case recharges excluded, looped track in soundproof box monitored by audio recording and time-lapse. Current method says calibrated 85 dB SPL. That does not prove exact original P20i test volume or codec.
Longest tested use per charge
7.22h
9h
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
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026
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LE Audio
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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 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.
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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
Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
ASony WF-C700N
| Feature | Needs |
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| 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.
Bsoundcore P20i
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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Claimed battery life
ASony 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.
Bsoundcore P20i
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
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| ANC off | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
7.5h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
20h
30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
15h
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Talk time (claimed)
5h
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Maker spec table lists charging time up to 2 hours without saying whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 3 Specs, Charging time: Up to 2 hours. The row names no component. The charging page shows 10 minutes gives 2 hours of playback, which is the stored quick charge claim.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
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
Double tap right earbud to play or pause, Hold left earbud for 2 seconds for previous track, Hold right earbud for 2 seconds for next track, Double tap either earbud to answer or end a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds to reject a call, Double tap left earbud to activate voice assistant software3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 2 default TWS controls. Mono has double tap for play/pause and calls and hold to reject. All labels describe factory mapping, which app can change.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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
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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
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
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
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
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
360 Reality Audio certified4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Page heading: 360 Reality Audio certified model.
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In the box
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In the box
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
P20i earbuds, Charging case with removable lanyard, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C charging cable6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching black P20i reviewer unboxing and Accessories section. Three tip pairs include attached pair. No power adapter is documented as included.
Cables included
ASony WF-C700N
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 0.2 | 1 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Count |
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| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026
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Manual
helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdf8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026
salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official A3949 P20i User Manual from readable maker support download link. English printed pages 1 to 3 read.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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