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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | WFSP800N/L |
Color | Blue |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, NFC |
About this item
- Truly wireless earbuds with soft cushioned arc supporter
- Effective Range : Line of sight approx. 10 meters and Get deep in the zone with digital noise cancellation
- Battery life up to 9 hours 18 total hours with carrying case, or up to 13 hours 26 total hours with noise canceling disabled
- IP55 sweat and splash-proof design for worry-free use and cleaning
- Extra Bass sound with deep, punchy low end
- Built-in microphone for clear-sounding hands-free calls and use with your voice assistant
- Alexa enabled for voice access to music, information, and more. Activate with a simple touch
- Touch sensor controls to pause play skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls
- Quick attention mode and wearing detection make conversations effortless
- Smart listening technology with sense engine
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Battery life | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Comfort | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 5.0 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth, NFC | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear |
connector type | wireless | — | wireless | — | USB Type C | — |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | hybrid noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Voice Control | Media Control | Media Control | Noise Control | Voice Control | Media Control |
material | hybrid silicone rubber | Plastic | Silicone | Plastic | Foam, Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Silicone |
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From the manufacturer
WF-SP800N
Yes to music, no to sweat
Truly Wireless Sports In-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones with mic for phone call and Alexa voice control
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Cue up your workout playlist and get in the zone.
Digital noise canceling technology reduces ambient sounds of the gym and surrounding environments.
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Truly wireless design
Just your music, with no wires to get in the way.
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Secure and comfortable fit
Soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design ensure a secure, comfortable fit.
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Bass that moves you
EXTRA BASS for seriously powerful, punchy low-end sound. Basslines never sounded so good.
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Touch sensor controls
Pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
Long battery life plus quick charging
Battery life up to 9 hours/18 total hours with carrying case, or up to 13 hours/26 total hours with noise canceling disabled. And if you're in a hurry, 10 minutes' quick charging gives you up to 60 minutes of music playback with noise cancelling.
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Sweat and splash-proof
With an IP55 rating, the headphones can handle sweat or splashes from rain when you’re working out.
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Quick Attention Mode for instant conversation
Place your hand over the left earbud to turn the volume down and deactivate noise canceling.
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Adaptive Sound Control
Automatically detects what you’re up to and adjusts ambient sound settings to suit your environment.
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Stay aware with Ambient Sound Mode
Expertly blends your music with the sound of the environment around you.
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Supplied accessories
In the box: USB-Type-C cable, charging case, different sized earbuds and arc supports.
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Amazon Alexa built in
Alexa-enabled for hands-free voice access to music, information, and more.
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Easy hands-free calls and voice assistant commands
High-quality built-in microphone for have hands-free conversations on your smartphone with ease.
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Set up your ideal noise canceling and equalizer
Customize your sound as you like with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” App for Android/Ios.
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Durable chargeable carrying case
Hard-shell construction that holds its shape and protects the earbuds while they’re in your gym bag.
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Stable, reliable Bluetooth connectivity
A Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design ensures a stable connection and outstanding listening.
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Customer Reviews
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Battery Life / with NC
| 9 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) | 8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | 6 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) | N/A |
Battery Life / without NC
| 13 Hrs (26 Hrs with case) | 12 Hrs (36 Hrs with case) | 8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | 9 Hrs (18 Hrs with case) |
Quick Charge
| Yes / 10min charge 60min play | Yes / 5min charge 60min play | Yes / 10min charge 90min play | Yes / 10min charge 60min play |
Noise Canceling
| Yes | Yes / Industry Leading | Yes | No |
Ambient Sound Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Microphone
| Yes | Beam Forming Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Water Resistant/Splash Proof
| Yes / IP55 | Yes / IPX4 | No | Yes / IPX4 |
LDAC Support
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Extra Bass
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Speak to Chat
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Customize Sound with app
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Touch Panel/Wearing Detection
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2 x 4.75 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
ASIN | B087NHX6ZR |
Item model number | WFSP800N/L |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #166,110 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #7,967 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 7, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 59 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Rise above the noise with the WF-SP800N wireless noise canceling sport earbuds, complete with IP55 sweat resistance, long battery life, and deep, punchy EXTRA BASS sound that gives you the boost you need to finish through any workout. A wide array of smart features will have you wearing them all day afterwards.
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Customers like the battery life of the earbuds. They say they last all day. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with constant connection drop outs. Customers are mixed on sound quality, fit, quality, value, performance, and ease of use.
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Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They say it has good battery life and can last all day. Some customers also mention that the earbuds can last for the longest stretches of listening, up to 7 hours or more.
"...The battery is also very good...." Read more
"...-Exceptional battery life of about 9hrs as advertised.-Nice case that is super easy to pop the ear buds in for charging...." Read more
"...Alright, the battery life is way more than enough for me as I typically spend 3-5 hours each day listening to music...." Read more
"...Noise cancellation works pretty wellCons:1) Poor battery life. Maker states that it should last 9/13 hrs...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the bass is really punchy, the noise cancelling is decent, and it's adjustable in sound with their app. However, others say that the sound is tinny, and the noise cancellation is not as good as expected.
"......" Read more
"...-The sound stage is fantastic for these "cheap" ear buds with a small tweak to the EQ settings in the app...." Read more
"...They no longer sound like a robot and it was simply amazing. Having them on sounds exactly the same as not wearing the earbuds at all.-..." Read more
"...This means, for example, there's no way to control noise-cancelling, playback, and volume at the same time.Fit: this is personal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the design fits snugly in the ear and is perfect for running. However, others say that they are too big for their ears and the included ear tips are too large.
"...are a bit bigger in size than my Jaybirds but feel light and comfortable in my ears, and stayed in fine even during intense workouts running outside..." Read more
"...the mirror since maybe I was doing something wrong, but the size of the bud is too bulky so it won't sit properly, which means I can't get the fin..." Read more
"...It holds the ear buds in with magnets so they never accidentally fall out...." Read more
"...Battery Life / Comfort and Fit / Controls -..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the ear buds. Some mention that they are great quality, very nice product, and pleased with the build quality and sound. Others however, say that they're not great and that Jabra needs to work on quality control. The phone/microphone quality is terrible and mediocre at best.
"...SOUND: The sound on these Sony earbuds is excellent overall and fantastic when compared to other truly wireless earbuds...." Read more
"...NC not the greatest as with the higher end Sony headphones and earbuds.* Case is oddly shaped. It will not stand up on a flat surface...." Read more
"...worn these for a couple of workouts and even in the shower and they hold up well. No issues...." Read more
"All in all, these are amazing headphones!!! Sound quality is great, battery life is awesome and it meets up to most of my expectations...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some say it's a great value for the price, while others say it is not worth the price tag.
"...Great overall functionality and a nice value at the price point." Read more
"...Unbeatable for the price." Read more
"These earbuds are usually highly discounted and for that you get a ton of features and capabilities...." Read more
"...I believe Sony is the way to go. Reasonably priced and adjustable in sound with their app...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it has great overall functionality and a nice value at the price point. However, others say that it barely works, the app for the buds is kind of basic, and that the headphones do not work well for phone calls when driving. The right side stops working after 15 minutes.
"...Headphones control doesn't work with Whatsapp calls like it does with music or cell calls..." Read more
"...Great overall functionality and a nice value at the price point." Read more
"...The ambient noise is not so great. It barely works then the app for the buds is kind of basic but annoying to navigate at the sametime...." Read more
"...the only problem it has is that these headphones do not actually work independently unless you manually set it up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the headphones. Some mention that the app is easy to set up and use, and the initial setup on a Galaxy S10 was straightforward. However, others say that the process is incredibly tedious and frustrating to use after a while. The buds are basic but annoying to navigate, and sometimes difficult to press the button.
"...So, rather cumbersome when you are on the go. I hope the Bose 700(?) that's to be released this year are comparable to the wired ones." Read more
"...All of those features are easy to turn on/off in the app though, so overall the flexibility of controls is excellent, with the control sensitivity..." Read more
"...Charging case is bulky and non-informative. To see what is a charge level on the case or headphones you must switch it on and run the app...." Read more
"...Presentation was great and setting up the earbuds was a breeze. Simply pair them, install the Sony companion app, and you're pretty much all set...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They say the left earbud constantly disconnects and reconnects. They also mention that the Bluetooth connection is poor and has constant dropouts. Customers also say that the headphones randomly turn off or have trouble connecting to their phone without them manually doing it.
"...One slight knock on these earbuds is that you can pair bluetooth to multiple devices, but you have to manually switch connections so there isn't a..." Read more
"...Sony has fixed the issue these had at launch with the odd connection pop that some people reported with a firmware update...." Read more
"...Regular phone calls indoors are OK, but some apps like Signal don't give great quality (other party can't hear me), and when paired to a windows PC..." Read more
"...the other feature I am not please with is the Bluetooth. Using the Bluetooth feature to talk to people isn't great...." Read more
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SETUP & SONY APP: Fine -- but nothing to write home about. I initially followed the instructions which tells you to open the Sony Headphone app and pair the earbuds there, but while the app saw the earbuds, it gave an error trying to pair them to my phone. Ignoring the instructions and just pairing them the normal way through my phone's bluetooth setting worked immediately and the connection since has been very strong (no drops, and good consistent connection even when I leave my phone downstairs and go upstairs to grab something). Overall the Sony app is ok; it allows for some sound mix customization and has more features than the Jaybird earbud app, but that's a low bar (the Jaybird app is truly bad). The one feature in the Sony app is that's particularly cool is that you can set a baseline amount of ambient noise for different activities: sitting, walking, running, and commute. Since I have young (read: noisy) kids at home, I put the ambient sound control level higher than the usual default for sitting. You do have to enable location detection in order for the earbuds to decide whether you're sitting/running/etc -- or at a location like the gym where you can also specify custom setting by location -- so for those with privacy concerns, you might turn off location detection and thus lose those features. One slight knock on these earbuds is that you can pair bluetooth to multiple devices, but you have to manually switch connections so there isn't a multi-point connection option.
CONTROLS: Mostly very good. I love that the left and right earbuds can be independently set to cover different areas of control, i.e. as an example you can set one earbud to switch between Ambient Sound Control on/off and Noise Cancelling on/off while the other earbud controls music (pause, forward, back, etc). Besides being able to choose separate controls for each earbud, there are also a lot of types of controls you can assign through the app: Ambient Sound Control, Playback Control, Volume Control, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or none. The only thing that keeps these from being excellent is a personal preference, but it annoys me a bit that the controls are activated by brushing your finger on the earbud's control area, you don't actually push a button in. Once in awhile if I adjust my long hair to be out of my face or to pull it back, or am sweaty during exercise and towel off my face, my hands will brush the earbuds and trigger the controls. Not a deal breaker for me since it doesn't happen often, but it's one area where I prefer my Jaybird Vistas since they have an actual button you depress to trigger the controls. There are also a couple default controls that I found a little annoying and turned off in the app: example, if you remove an earbud it pauses the music automatically. All of those features are easy to turn on/off in the app though, so overall the flexibility of controls is excellent, with the control sensitivity being the only "un-fixable" annoyance.
SOUND: The sound on these Sony earbuds is excellent overall and fantastic when compared to other truly wireless earbuds. They're nearly as good as a pair of over-ear Master & Dynamic MW65 earphones we have that are much more expensive ($499). I don't think any wireless earbuds can truly best over-ear headphones, but these come close. I thought the sound on my Jaybird Vistas was very good, but the Sonys have a better sound blend and also enable you to simply hear better because of the Ambient & Noise Cancelling features (neither of which the Jaybird Vistas have). The Noise Cancelling is excellent for earbuds, but it isn't perfect; if you're frequently on an airplane and want super strong noise cancelling, then I'd recommend some other options for over-ear headphones (or some of the wired earbuds like Bowers & Wilkins PI3 which is a similar price point to these Sonys; the noise cancelling is better on the B&W, but they have heavy cord controls and don't work at all for exercise). For wireless earbuds that pair functionality with overall excellent sound, the Sonys are the best I've come across. Phone calls also have very good sound, and I've had zero issues with dropped calls so far.
COMFORT & BATTERY: I love the fit of these. My ears do best with earfins, which Jaybird Vista also has. This might not be for everyone, but it's the only type I've found that will stay flawlessly in my ears during sweaty workouts. These are a bit bigger in size than my Jaybirds but feel light and comfortable in my ears, and stayed in fine even during intense workouts running outside and on our Peloton. The battery is also very good. In theory the earbuds have 9 hours of playback with noise cancelling on and 13 without -- mine didn't last quite that long, which is understandable since I was frequently using the music controls, but I got close to 8 hours with noise cancelling on. The case provides another full charge worth of battery life. The case itself is frankly not amazing. It's bulky, considerably larger than the jaybird vista case, and is a weird oblong shape that doesn't fit comfortably in any sort of pocket.
OVERALL: In any one category (noise cancelling, sound, battery life) you could probably find another brand that performs a bit better in that single category. But for truly wireless earbuds that are utility players across all the categories, these are my favorite by far. I find myself reaching for these for multi-hour Zoom work sessions as well as tough workouts or just around the house while I do chores. Great overall functionality and a nice value at the price point.
-Exceptional battery life of about 9hrs as advertised.
-Nice case that is super easy to pop the ear buds in for charging. It holds the ear buds in with magnets so they never accidentally fall out. Huge win here considering the environment these are meant to be used in.
-The included ear tips and other larger sized ear hook make sizing these to most ears easy. I used the largest for both as I like mine to be very snug. NOTE: you MUST achieve an air tight seal with these for them to sound correct! Go up or down a size to find the correct fitment!
-The sound stage is fantastic for these "cheap" ear buds with a small tweak to the EQ settings in the app. From the factory they lack mids and have too much emphasis on higher Hz bass. I recommend to increase the 2.5kHz range +1 db, 6.3kHz range +1 db, decrease 400Hz range -2 db, add clear bass +3. This should fix the slightly muddy sound and make them sound very very good.
-Connectivity and range is good, no issues moving about 35 or so feet from my phone. Sony has fixed the issue these had at launch with the odd connection pop that some people reported with a firmware update. So make certain you download the app and update the headphones firmware... like the user manual tells you to do first thing.
-Type-C charging port on the case! So happy to see this.
TL;DR The professional reviews from independent sites are spot on with these ear buds and the negative reviews on here and other sites are clearly user error.
- First Impressions / Setup -
Presentation was great and setting up the earbuds was a breeze. Simply pair them, install the Sony companion app, and you're pretty much all set. I found the wingtip and ear tip size that came with the earbuds to be pretty good, though I did switch out the wingtip to a bigger size to have a better seal and fit. The app was super user-friendly and I had no trouble navigating around the app. There were so many different settings for the ambient sound going from level 1 to 20. The Adaptive Sound Control changes the ambient noise based on what activity you are doing: sitting, running, walking, or transport. I found it to be pretty effective when I was walking and running around my house in the quarantine. The one downside I found with the bluetooth pairing was that it couldn't do multi-pairing with my phone and laptop.
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Without the equalizer, the sound was alright, but using the Excited profile on the app, there was a huge difference in sound. It was much clearer with more depth to the bass being at +8. Comparing them with my Galaxy buds with the balanced profile on, the WF-SP800Ns sounded way better with the deeper bass and clear mids and highs. I would say the Pixel Buds sound profile was clearer but had a weaker bass. For my personal taste, I prefer to have a more impactful bass and a clear sound profile together rather than one or the other.
Unfortunately, I was never able to fully test the WF-1000XM3s noise cancellation. I was only able to test them in a room that had the AC on. I can confidently say that the noise cancelling on the WF-SP800Ns is more than enough for my daily routines. Normally, I cut the grass using my Galaxy Buds, but using the earbuds with both noise cancelling and music on makes cutting the grass way more enjoyable as the sound of a lawnmower is dampened a lot. However, the high pitch sounds of the lawnmower can still be heard, but with music, you can barely hear it.
First off, the ambient sound on the Galaxy buds are okay, but they don't sound natural at all. Voices sound like robots and any other sound doesn't sound right. The ambient sound on the WF-SP800Ns are so good in my opinion. The outside world sounds a lot more natural including people's voices. They no longer sound like a robot and it was simply amazing. Having them on sounds exactly the same as not wearing the earbuds at all.
- Battery Life / Comfort and Fit / Controls -
Alright, the battery life is way more than enough for me as I typically spend 3-5 hours each day listening to music. I was able to use them for a whole week without even needing to recharge them. The case is noticeably larger than both my Galaxy buds and Pixel buds cases, but I honestly don't mind the size especially when I'm not leaving as often during these times. I'll update this review once I've tried using them until they died out and let you know how long they really went for.
I absolutely love the fit of these buds, probably way more than my Galaxy and Pixel buds. The wingtip is super flexible and soft that I didn't really find it feeling like a thorn in my ear when compared to the wingtip of the Pixel buds. After two hours with the Pixel buds, the wingtip felt like it was stabbing me. My ears can really only last 2 hours wearing my previous buds but it has no problem wearing the WF-SP800Ns for more than 2 hours. There are 3 sets of ear tips and wingtips for you to try finding the perfect fit for you and I found the large wingtip and medium ear tip to be the perfect combination for myself.
The controls work well, however you have to sacrifice other functionality in order to use one of them. The left earbud currently controls noise cancelling and ambient noise while the other controls music. I wish Sony could have it so each earbud can have multiple functions that could be used at the same time like calling Google Assistant and controlling music in one earbud. But other than that, I had no problems with the touch pads and found them pretty responsive unless your hands are wet.
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Though these were built mainly for the active, they are perfectly useful for everyday use especially with their IP 55 rating. It felt comfortable using them in the rain knowing that they were built for something like this. At this price, I haven't found been able to find earbuds that had features found in higher priced earbuds like the WF-1000XM3s or AirPods Pro. Sony has truly made a well rounded truly wireless earbud that comes with features from all categories (i.e. noise cancelling, battery life, functionality, etc.) and they continue to be my favorites.
If you prefer better noise cancellation over anything else, I suggest you look into the WF-1000XM3s, if not, I highly recommend you get these earbuds. I promise you won't regret it!
* 4 stars because of no multi-functional controls and multi-pairing *
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This stays in my ears, very very secure and surprising comfortable to wear outofbox! This will even be comfortable enough for me to sleep on noisy road trips.
The "sport" ear peice is removable btw.
About the sound, my Sony WI1000X have slightly better noise cancellation and sound. But I can't run with WI1000x bouncing on my neck or the WH1000XM3 sweating over my head...
This will still have much better sound than the average, bass is heavy too.
**Just the same as other Sony headphones *** Remember to download and use the Sony Headphone APP's EQ settings & noise cancellation settings when out of box, and enjoy the earphone at it's full potentials.
No connection issues for me.
I got the blue, and it looks more premium in person than photo!
Now coming to the headphones, yes they are bulkier in volume compared to airpods or jabra. But remember, you're giving up portability for a secure fit.
I ran a 5k wearing these and it never fell out or even feel that it might come loose. It does the job there, and it did sustain light splashes of water.
Sound quality is great. It's not perfect, but for bluetooth this is great. For those who are complaining about lack of bass, you have download the headphone connect app in one of your devices and change the EQ settings from there. The earbuds will remember these settings across any other devices that you use, that's a really good point.
I've a pair of ATH M50x and Soundmagic E50C. These are very close to the E50C's, albeit with more "bass", the mids and trebles are slightly softer and not that well defined. However, comparing analog audio to digital is like comparing apples to oranges. In that regard, I am extremely happy with the sound quality.
ANC: Not it's strongest point. With ANC on, I could hear the wind clearly while running and it got annoying. However, if you're sitting or use these indoors, the ANC will cut off low hums of air conditioners, fans, or any external droning sounds. While playing music, you won't hear any external sound at all. Do not expect the ANC to completely cut off all sounds, this is not how ANC works.
Also for ANC to work effectively, you need to get a proper seal with the earbuds provided, I use my own foam earbuds and they improved the sound quality a lot as well.
Battery life: I'm getting about 10 hours on a single charge (ANC Off), the documentation says the battery discharge rate will improve after several charge cycles. I hope that's true, however 10 hours of continuous use is excellent anyway.
For calls, they are good. I've been using them for regular calls and zoom meetings, the person on the other end never had a problem trying to understand me.
Overall, these earphones tick all the boxes for me. They're my daily workhorses.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 15, 2020