Apple AirPods 5 vs Sony WF-C710N

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple AirPods 5 and Sony WF-C710N are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Sony WF-C710N has 8.5 vs 6 h; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IPX4; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 0.9 g lighter; case weight, where Apple AirPods 5 is 5.7 g lighter.
  • Best value: Sony WF-C710N (from $119.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple AirPods 5 and Sony WF-C710N are closely matched
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
79
Sony WF-C710N · 80 overall, #20 of 68
77
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeSony WF-C710N 8.5 vs 6 h
  • IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IPX4
  • Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 0.9 g lighter
  • Case WeightApple AirPods 5 5.7 g lighter

Scores by Category

AirPods 5 wins 3 of 6 categories · WF-C710N wins 2

CategoryAirPods 5WF-C710NLead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+22
Connectivity
+13
Build
+26
Audio
+100
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
WF-C710N
38g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight
WF-C710N
5.2g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
Battery Life per Charge
6 h
8.5 h42% more
Total Battery Life with Case
N/A
30 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
No
No

Connectivity

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
N/A
Yes

Calls

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
AirPods 5
WF-C710N
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
4.3 g17% less
5.2 g
Case Weight
32.3 g15% less
38 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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