Our Verdict
The Sony WI-C300 are an average mixed usage wireless in-ear. They have a passable sound quality that would be good enough for most but not ideal for more critical listeners. They also have a decent battery life and wireless range but lack a few features compared to similarly designed headphones. They do not have as many tip sizes and lack stability fins but should be stable enough to run with. Unfortunately, their build quality is mediocre at best and the thin cables do not seam very durable. They also do not block noise as well as typical in-ears, so they won't be the best headphones for commuting.
- Simple and compact design.
- Breathable and stable enough for sports.
- Very low leakage.
- Mediocre-at-best noise isolation.
- Weak build quality.
- Poor microphone quality.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users.
Passable for neutral listening. These headphones have a decently well-balanced frequency response although they can sound a bit sharp on already bright tracks and their bass range tends to be a little boomy and cluttered. On the upside, they should sound good enough for most listeners but they do not have a large and spacious soundstage due to their small closed back earcups which won't be ideal for more neutral listening.
Decent for commuting. They're compact and fit into most pockets. They also have a decent control scheme that you can use on the go with your phone. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit does not block as much noise as typical in-ear headphones but should be fine if you're playing your music at higher than average volumes.
Good for sports. The Sony WIC300 have a decently stable in-ear fit, they're wireless and small enough to carry around on your person wherever you go. Unfortunately, though functional, their in-line remote doesn't have the best feedback and the module on the back of the cable may cause the earbuds to slip out of your ears during more intense physical exercises.
Decent for office use. The Sony WI-C300 don't leak, so you can mask the ambient noise of a lively office by playing your audio at higher than average volumes.
Sub-par for gaming. They have a mediocre-at-best mic, lack customization options and have a bit too much latency to be suitable for gaming. They're also Bluetooth only headphones that will not pair with your Xbox One or PS4.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jun 28, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Jun 27, 2018: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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The Sony WI-C300 are basic wireless in-ears, decent enough for most use cases. They have a moderately balanced sound, a decent battery life and wireless range, and a simple design that's easy to use but doesn't have the best feedback. They're also a bit more comfortable than typical in-ears thanks to their small buds. Unfortunately, they do not come with a lot of tip options, and their build quality doesn't feel as durable as some of the other wireless in ears in their price range compared below. They also do not block noise as well as more conventional in-ear designs. Check our recommendations for the best sounding wireless earbuds, the best Bluetooth earbuds under $50 and the best wireless earbuds.
The JBL E25BT are better headphones overall than the Sony WI-C300. The JBLs also have a higher-end build quality and a flatter battery module with better cable management. The E25BT also have longer battery life and a more balanced sound with deeper bass. The WI-C300, on the other hand, support NFC, which makes them slightly easier to pair with mobile phones.
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