Sony WF-C710N / Apple AirPods 4

Sony WF-C710N: WF-C710N · Glass Blue (LZ); other colours share the same hardware

Apple AirPods 4: AirPods 4 (2024), the basic model without active noise cancellation; USB‑C charging case. The same-design AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and the AirPods Pro models are separate.

SpecificationSony WF-C710NApple AirPods 4
Release year20252024
TypeTrue wireless in-ear earbuds, active noise cancelling SonyOpen-fit (no silicone tips) wireless earbuds; USB‑C charging case

This is the basic AirPods 4 without active noise cancellation. The identical-looking “AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation” is a separate product.

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Driver5 mm Sony—
Frequency response20–20,000 Hz (Bluetooth, 44.1 kHz sampling) Sony—
Battery (music)Up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling on, up to 12 hours with it off

The figures are for one charge of the earbuds; total time with the case is not listed on Sony's page.

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Battery (calls)Up to 4.5 hours (noise cancelling on or off) Sony—
Charging timeEarbuds about 1.5 hours; case about 3.5 hours over USB

Wireless charging is not listed for the case.

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BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; 2.4 GHz, about 10 m effective range Sony—
CodecsSBC, AAC

There is no LDAC or aptX; AAC is a common codec that works well with iPhones and most Android phones.

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ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Sony—
MultipointMultipoint supported

The earbuds stay connected to two devices at once, so a phone call can be answered while listening on a computer.

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Ambient soundAmbient Sound and Quick Attention modes; DSEE

Quick Attention lowers the music and lets outside sound in while a finger is held on the earbud. DSEE aims to restore high frequencies lost in compressed music.

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Water resistanceIPX4

IPX4 protects against splashing water; the earbuds should not be submerged.

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WeightAbout 5.2 g per earbud (with medium tips); case about 38 g Sony—
ColoursPink, blue (translucent Glass Blue), white, black Sony—
In the boxCharging case, hybrid silicone ear tips, reference guide, USB cable Sony—
Audio technology—Custom high‑excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ

Adaptive EQ tunes the sound to the fit in the ear. Spatial Audio needs supported content; the personal profile is created with an iPhone that has a TrueDepth camera.

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Noise control—Vent system for pressure equalisation; active noise cancellation only on the separately sold ANC model

At launch Apple offered two distinct models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. This model has an open design that does not seal the ear canal.

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Chip—H2 headphone chip

H2 enables Voice Isolation, Siri Interactions with head gestures and Personalised Spatial Audio.

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Microphones and sensors—Dual beamforming microphones, inward‑facing microphone, optical in‑ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers, force sensor

The speech-detecting accelerometer helps detect when you are speaking; the optical sensor resumes playback when the bud is put in.

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Controls—Press the stem: once to play/pause or answer, twice to skip forward or end a call, three times to skip back, press and hold for Siri; “Siri” voice activation; nod or shake your head to answer calls

Apple’s control list does not include volume adjustment on the stem.

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Durability—IP54 dust, sweat and water resistance (earbuds and case)

According to Apple this is for non-water sports and exercise; resistance is not permanent and may decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet.

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Battery—Up to 5 hours listening per charge; up to 30 hours total with the case; 5 minutes in the case ≈ 1 hour listening

Apple measured these figures at 50% volume with Spatial Audio off.

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Charging—Charging case with USB‑C port; USB‑C cable sold separately

Apple says the case is more than 10 percent smaller in volume than its predecessor. Charging with an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger is specific to the ANC model.

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Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3

It works as a Bluetooth headset with Android and other devices, but Apple says functions may be limited. Full features require current iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS or tvOS.

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Size and weight—Earbud: 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm, 4.3 g; case: 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm, 32.3 g Apple
Accessibility—Live Listen, headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations Apple