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INZONE Buds

Released October 2023.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Sony announced the INZONE Buds on October 11, 2023 with pre-orders on Sony.com and Amazon. PCGH says availability in October 2023. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
Yes
Battery life
24h
With case
48h

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At a glance

  • Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)

    18h

    Higher than all other earbuds.

All specs

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General

Series
INZONE1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover page names the product as the INZONE Buds. INZONE is Sony gaming gear.
Model numbers
WF-G700N, YY2977, WFG700N/W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover page: Model YY2977. The transceiver is YY2980. Greentoe lists WFG700N/W for the white model.9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_INZONE_Buds_Gaming_Earbuds__White__WFG700N-WRead 13 October 2026Model WFG700N/W for the white earbuds.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
11 October 20235Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026
Status
Available6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026Sony support pages for the WF-G700N were updated in 2026 and retailers still list the model.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.995Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026$199.99. Pre-order in black or white.
Launch price (EU)
€199.996Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026Article of 13 October 2023 quoting Sony's release: available in October in black and white for 199,99 euro. Germany, tax treatment as published in Germany, taken as including VAT.
Markets
US, DE5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order on Sony.com and Amazon in the US.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026German press coverage of the Sony announcement. US pre-orders per SoundGuys.
Colours
Black, White2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Two colour options, black and white.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order in black or white.
Segment
Gaming1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. Sony sells it under INZONE gaming gear.

Design

Form factor
In-ear7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Standard in-ear TWS form factor with a shallower insertion depth than most noise-cancelling in-ears.
Bud shape
Not available
Use one bud alone
Either bud1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Using only one headset unit: either unit can be removed from the case and used alone.
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
TypeDiameter (mm)Count per earbud
Dynamic8.41
Source2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text and Sony specification block: 8.4 mm driver, Dynamic Driver X, headphone type closed dynamic. Count per earbud is one.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Headphone type closed, dynamic. Driver unit 8.4 mm.
Driver type
Dynamic2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026
Driver size
8.4mm
Drivers per bud
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Not available
Impedance
Not available
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub can analyze ear shape and personalize the spatial sound settings.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app builds a personal hearing profile from photos of the ears.
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
107Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub offers a ten-band equalizer with presets. The app is Windows only.
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, 360 Reality Audio1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual has an About 360 Reality Audio page. INZONE Hub has a spatial sound toggle.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound for Gaming.
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
Warm sound that is not overly bassy. Broad mid and upper bass lift with limited low bass extension. A slight mid-mid dip, conservative upper mids and subdued treble. Over Bluetooth the response has more midrange presence and is slightly duller than over the USB dongle.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Listening and frequency response description in the Audio quality section. The Bluetooth difference is reported there too.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Voices sound clear with a natural timbre and decent ambient noise suppression over the USB dongle. Keyboard clicks are still audible to the other side.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Microphone section tested over the USB dongle.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
ANCCodecHours (h)
Yes2.4 GHz USB transceiver12.22
YesLC320.58
Source8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena looped playback with ANC on. USB dongle 12 hours 13 minutes. Bluetooth LE Audio 20 hours 35 minutes. Both are above Sony's 11 and 18 hour claims. The reviewer calls the Bluetooth result the longest they have tested on true wireless earbuds. Volume and firmware are not stated.
Longest tested use per charge
20.58h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026AI DNN noise reduction trained on over 500 million voice samples.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hold the left touch sensor to turn the microphones on or off.
Sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sidetone function with a sidetone volume setting.

Connectivity

Chip
L1 processor2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text: the INZONE Buds L1 processor. PCGH quotes Sony's release for the same new low-power L1 processor.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026Sony release promises 12 hours (24 hours with case) thanks to the new low-power L1 processor.
Connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported codec LC3. Bluetooth works only for LE Audio devices.
Bluetooth profiles
TMAP, GMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Compatible Bluetooth profiles TMAP, GMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP.
LE Audio
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Line of sight approx. 10 m. Footnote: communication specification excludes the USB transceiver.
Wireless receiver
Included1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Included items list the USB Type-C Transceiver YY2980.
Receiver connector
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026The transceiver has a USB Type-C plug and connects to a computer, PS5 or USB Type-C smartphone.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026The USB-C transceiver comes in the charging case.
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026It is not possible to hear audio from the Bluetooth connected device and the USB transceiver connected device at the same time.

Latency

Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
ConnectionModeLatency (ms)
2.4 GHzUSB transceiver30
Source2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text: USB-C dongle connection latency under 30 ms. Stored as 30 ms and published as less than 30 ms.
Lowest claimed latency
30ms

Compatibility

Platforms
PS5, Windows, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
PS52.4 GHzYes
Windows2.4 GHzYes
Android2.4 GHzYes
AndroidBluetoothYes
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Transceiver section lists computer, PlayStation 5 and USB Type-C compatible smartphone. PS5 shows the microphone state. Bluetooth is Android with LE Audio. The manual names no other operating system for audio, so macOS, iOS and other consoles are not stored.
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
Bluetooth connectionOnly devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio can connect over Bluetooth. A device without LE Audio needs the supplied USB transceiver. Audio cannot play from a Bluetooth device and the USB transceiver at the same time.
INZONE HubWindows 10 or later with the USB transceiver connected. The slide switch must be set to PC.
Sony | Headphones ConnectAndroid smartphone that supports LE Audio, connected over Bluetooth.
360 Spatial Sound PersonalizerA Sony account and the smartphone app to photograph the ears. The profile is then loaded into INZONE Hub on a PC.
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeCodecIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offLC3No24
ANC onLC3No18
TransparencyLC3No18
ANC off2.4 GHz USB transceiverNo12
ANC on2.4 GHz USB transceiverNo11
Transparency2.4 GHz USB transceiverNo11
ANC offLC3Yes48
ANC off2.4 GHz USB transceiverYes24
CallLC3No11
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. Game and chat over the transceiver: ANC on 11 hours, Ambient Sound Mode on 11 hours, off 12 hours. Bluetooth LC3 music: ANC on 18, Ambient Sound Mode on 18, off 24. Bluetooth communication time: ANC on 10, Ambient Sound Mode on 10, off 11. Earbuds only on one full charge. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case come from the Sony specification table on the retailer page. The transceiver connection is written in the codec column.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Sony specification block on the retailer page. Buds plus case: USB transceiver connection max 24 hours (NC OFF), Bluetooth (LE Audio) max 48 hours (NC OFF). This is a bundle listing with a gSport case. The earbuds specification is the same.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Same Sony figures as the manual: USB transceiver 12 hours NC off, 11 hours NC on. Bluetooth LE Audio 24 hours NC off, 18 hours NC on. Communication time Bluetooth 11 hours NC off, 10 hours NC on.
Longest claimed use per charge
24h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
18h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
24h
Total with case (claimed)
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
Talk time (claimed)
11h
Full charge time, buds
120min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: fully charging the left and right units takes about 2 hours from a charged case. Specifications list approx. 2 hours (headset).
Charging guidance
Not available
Quick charge time
5min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time: about 1 hour of use after 5 minutes of charging.
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same sentence. Earbuds only. Codec and ANC state are not stated.

Charging case

Case battery
Not available
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging uses the supplied USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C).
Case full charge time
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: approx. 3 hours (charging case). The headset and case together take about 3 hours.
Wireless charging
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Gestures
Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: microphones on or off, Right tap: volume up, Right hold: volume down, Tap twice over Bluetooth: answer, end or cancel a call1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Default touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode. Over Bluetooth tap twice answers, ends or cancels a call and hold rejects a call or switches the microphones. Right: tap raises volume and hold lowers it.
Remappable controls
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Touch sensor functions can be changed in INZONE Hub or the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
Voice assistant
Not available

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Parts list names IR sensors. They detect insertion and removal to control the touch sensors and voice guidance. The app sets automatic music pause and resume.
Sensors
IR sensors, Touch sensors1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
SS, S, M, LL1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips SS, S, M and LL, two each. M tips come attached.
Ear tip materials
Silicone1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony calls them hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips. No foam is stated, so silicone is stored.
Stabilisers
Not available
Ear tip fit test
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub and the app have an assist function to determine the optimal earbud tips.
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX4 equivalent2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Specification: Waterproof IPX4 equivalent.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026IPX4 equivalent.7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: rated at IPX4.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
INZONE Hub, Sony | Headphones Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub on a computer and the Sony | Headphones Connect app on an Android smartphone that supports LE Audio.
App platforms
Windows, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub compatible OS Windows 10 or later. Headphones Connect from Google Play.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub and the app check and update the headset software.
Finding network
Not available
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud
6.5g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Approx. 6.5 g x 2 including M earbud tips (white, black). Glass purple is 6.7 g.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Singapore specification: approx. 6.5 g x 2.
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
50g(1.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Approx. 50 g (white, black). Glass purple is 53 g.
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset (1), USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS/S/M/LL 2 each), Charging case (1), USB Type-C Transceiver YY2980 (1), Documents (1 set)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Included items list.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-A to USB-C1
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), length not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available

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