Honest reviewer here; I don't accept bribes or help sellers rip off other shoppers.
UPDATE 3: I have not experienced any further issues and I think it was a setting I was activating. I have been using these for 3 years now and the battery life is still long. Sound quality is great. Zero issues, well worth the money.
UPDATE 2: still love the sound quality. They've been at 100% battery through multiple 20 min workouts and I've not had to charge them past the initial charge. I haven't experienced any more cutting out from either ear.
UPDATE: was watching YouTube and left earbud cut out 3 times in 10 minutes. I wrote down each time it happened so that I knew the time frame. I went to the gym and watched Netflix while working out. Left cut out once in a 20 min time frame and came right back on after maybe 3 seconds? I think this is some sort of function because it does this every time at the gym. Noise cancellation kicking on? I synched with my laptop and used Discord. Nobody had any complaints about me lol. I wasn't able to hear discord and my game at the same time, but when I use my USB headphones, I can. Not sure what the solution is there so I won't be using them for multiple things on the laptop until I get it sorted. The noise cancelling is awesome. I can barely hear a thing outside of what I'm playing on my phone. The sound quality is great too. I love how they fit. Easy to put on now that I know how they go. Not painful in the least.
For comparison, I ordered a cheap $20 pair of earbuds (said they were on sale from $99, LOL I'd be getting my money back if that were case) and was not happy with the sound quality. They also did not fit well in my ears and hurt badly after only a few minutes of use. they did not have tips with them and didn't have removable pieces to swap even if I had some laying about so that was not great at all. Just a crappy pair. You get what you pay for!
I read the reviews for these and saw mostly positive reviews. (In an Amazon world full of bribed 5 star reviews, you never know what is real or not.) So I took a chance and spent the money. I'm honestly glad I did. I have never heard such great sound from earbuds. I'm not a sound expert by any means, but I was immediately impressed and thrilled with the quality. The fit was great. The tips that came installed fit me perfectly. I thought the wings would bother me but I don't even notice them.
I linked my Alexa to it and it worked for a simple test.
Will post updates if they start having issues and how long it took to manifest.
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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.
1 Digital noise cancelation 2 Truly wireless design 3 Secure and comfortable 4 EXTRA BASS 5 Touch controls
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.
1 Sweat and splash-proof 2 Quick Attention Mode 3 Adaptive Sound Control 4 Ambient Sound Mode 5 Supplied accessories
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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.
1 Alexa Built-In 2 Easy hands-free calling 3 App control 4 Durable carrying case 5 Bluetooth connectivity
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24,975
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22,994
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19,902
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Price
| — | $238.93 | $109.44 | — |
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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 |
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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) |
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Quick Charge
| Yes / 10min charge 60min play | Yes / 5min charge 60min play | Yes / 10min charge 90min play | Yes / 10min charge 60min play |
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Noise Canceling
| Yes | Yes / Industry Leading | Yes | No |
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Ambient Sound Control
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Microphone
| Yes | Beam Forming Microphone | Yes | Yes |
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Water Resistant/Splash Proof
| Yes / IP55 | Yes / IPX4 | No | Yes / IPX4 |
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LDAC Support
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Extra Bass
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
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Speak to Chat
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Customize Sound with app
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Touch Panel/Wearing Detection
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| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, NFC | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | wireless | — | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | Voice Control | Voice Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
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Very comfortable, stays in ears better than WF-1000XM3 and 1MORE TWS ANC, Tweak EQ for better sound
I included a screenshot of my EQ present if you're the type of person that wants less bass and more clarity. These are definetly bass headphones.Alternatively you can purchase Comply Smartcore or Sport Pro ear tips that will also help reduce bass and increase clarity. I am using these Comply tips atm on these bad boys; much more comfortable.TL;DR : Hands down these are the workout versions of WF-1000XM3 earbuds. Durable, water resistant, and a very secure fit with excellent battery life. Same features as XM3s and bassier for an engaging workout. I workout at a noisy private gym that blasts music and the SP-800N cancel out everything for me to focus on my lifts. They have volume controls (customized in the Sony app), good call quality, and an excellent ambient mode. Touch controls are smooth and the touch pad is wide and curved to conform to your index finger. Language voice can be customized and I have these on the Japanese voice pack. The auto play and pause feature upon removal or insertion of the earbuds work smoothly and seamlessly just like the WF-1000XM3. Don't mind the large case since I chuck these in my gym bag and in general they still fit in my pockets fine. Highly recommend, Sony did a great job on them!Context:I have owned the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds since last year September 2019. I've tried working out with the XM3s and even biked through a rain storm in NYC with them. I used them in the gym to lift weights and have gotten chalk all over them. The XM3s despite not having an official IPX water rating have still held up. Unfortunately I always disliked how they would over time start falling out of my ears. Even with the official Sony Comply Grip foam tips, I would need to adjust them here and there. Then comes these newly released SP-800N.These SP-800Ns have the wings which is mandatory and what the XM3s should've had. These are amazing, I can now workout, run, or bike without worrying my earbuds will fall. These are just as secure as the Jaybird Vistas I used to own before selling them to a friend. The IP55 water rating is a huge plus. The massive battery, 9 hours with ANC and 13 hours without is amazing.I now use my Sony WF-1000XM3 purely for commuting on public transit (subway and bus) here in NYC and for premium every day carry audio. These SP-800Ns will serve for the gym and as an excellent backup.Because these fit better and seal better, I think they end up blocking more noise in the long run. ANC is almost as strong as the XM3s but the secure fit makes up for it. XM3 buds still have the best ANC.Again, sound signature is bassy which isn't a bad thing. The Sony Headphone Connect App is what makes these one of the best on the market. So many customizable features and full equalizer to tweak the audio to your liking.Only con is lack of wireless charge so hopefully the XM4s and next year's SP upgrade will include this feature. I don't mind the carrying case being large imo. I throw these in my gym bag and they still fit in my pockets fine. Moreover it's kinda eh you only get one charge with the case. Still at least the buds can go for a long time.These are a great purchase! Awesome job Sony!
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Alternatively you can purchase Comply Smartcore or Sport Pro ear tips that will also help reduce bass and increase clarity. I am using these Comply tips atm on these bad boys; much more comfortable.
TL;DR : Hands down these are the workout versions of WF-1000XM3 earbuds. Durable, water resistant, and a very secure fit with excellent battery life. Same features as XM3s and bassier for an engaging workout. I workout at a noisy private gym that blasts music and the SP-800N cancel out everything for me to focus on my lifts. They have volume controls (customized in the Sony app), good call quality, and an excellent ambient mode. Touch controls are smooth and the touch pad is wide and curved to conform to your index finger. Language voice can be customized and I have these on the Japanese voice pack. The auto play and pause feature upon removal or insertion of the earbuds work smoothly and seamlessly just like the WF-1000XM3. Don't mind the large case since I chuck these in my gym bag and in general they still fit in my pockets fine. Highly recommend, Sony did a great job on them!
Context:
I have owned the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds since last year September 2019. I've tried working out with the XM3s and even biked through a rain storm in NYC with them. I used them in the gym to lift weights and have gotten chalk all over them. The XM3s despite not having an official IPX water rating have still held up. Unfortunately I always disliked how they would over time start falling out of my ears. Even with the official Sony Comply Grip foam tips, I would need to adjust them here and there. Then comes these newly released SP-800N.
These SP-800Ns have the wings which is mandatory and what the XM3s should've had. These are amazing, I can now workout, run, or bike without worrying my earbuds will fall. These are just as secure as the Jaybird Vistas I used to own before selling them to a friend. The IP55 water rating is a huge plus. The massive battery, 9 hours with ANC and 13 hours without is amazing.
I now use my Sony WF-1000XM3 purely for commuting on public transit (subway and bus) here in NYC and for premium every day carry audio. These SP-800Ns will serve for the gym and as an excellent backup.
Because these fit better and seal better, I think they end up blocking more noise in the long run. ANC is almost as strong as the XM3s but the secure fit makes up for it. XM3 buds still have the best ANC.
Again, sound signature is bassy which isn't a bad thing. The Sony Headphone Connect App is what makes these one of the best on the market. So many customizable features and full equalizer to tweak the audio to your liking.
Only con is lack of wireless charge so hopefully the XM4s and next year's SP upgrade will include this feature. I don't mind the carrying case being large imo. I throw these in my gym bag and they still fit in my pockets fine. Moreover it's kinda eh you only get one charge with the case. Still at least the buds can go for a long time.
These are a great purchase! Awesome job Sony!
Very comfortable, stays in ears better than WF-1000XM3 and 1MORE TWS ANC, Tweak EQ for better sound
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
I included a screenshot of my EQ present if you're the type of person that wants less bass and more clarity. These are definetly bass headphones.Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
Alternatively you can purchase Comply Smartcore or Sport Pro ear tips that will also help reduce bass and increase clarity. I am using these Comply tips atm on these bad boys; much more comfortable.
TL;DR : Hands down these are the workout versions of WF-1000XM3 earbuds. Durable, water resistant, and a very secure fit with excellent battery life. Same features as XM3s and bassier for an engaging workout. I workout at a noisy private gym that blasts music and the SP-800N cancel out everything for me to focus on my lifts. They have volume controls (customized in the Sony app), good call quality, and an excellent ambient mode. Touch controls are smooth and the touch pad is wide and curved to conform to your index finger. Language voice can be customized and I have these on the Japanese voice pack. The auto play and pause feature upon removal or insertion of the earbuds work smoothly and seamlessly just like the WF-1000XM3. Don't mind the large case since I chuck these in my gym bag and in general they still fit in my pockets fine. Highly recommend, Sony did a great job on them!
Context:
I have owned the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds since last year September 2019. I've tried working out with the XM3s and even biked through a rain storm in NYC with them. I used them in the gym to lift weights and have gotten chalk all over them. The XM3s despite not having an official IPX water rating have still held up. Unfortunately I always disliked how they would over time start falling out of my ears. Even with the official Sony Comply Grip foam tips, I would need to adjust them here and there. Then comes these newly released SP-800N.
These SP-800Ns have the wings which is mandatory and what the XM3s should've had. These are amazing, I can now workout, run, or bike without worrying my earbuds will fall. These are just as secure as the Jaybird Vistas I used to own before selling them to a friend. The IP55 water rating is a huge plus. The massive battery, 9 hours with ANC and 13 hours without is amazing.
I now use my Sony WF-1000XM3 purely for commuting on public transit (subway and bus) here in NYC and for premium every day carry audio. These SP-800Ns will serve for the gym and as an excellent backup.
Because these fit better and seal better, I think they end up blocking more noise in the long run. ANC is almost as strong as the XM3s but the secure fit makes up for it. XM3 buds still have the best ANC.
Again, sound signature is bassy which isn't a bad thing. The Sony Headphone Connect App is what makes these one of the best on the market. So many customizable features and full equalizer to tweak the audio to your liking.
Only con is lack of wireless charge so hopefully the XM4s and next year's SP upgrade will include this feature. I don't mind the carrying case being large imo. I throw these in my gym bag and they still fit in my pockets fine. Moreover it's kinda eh you only get one charge with the case. Still at least the buds can go for a long time.
These are a great purchase! Awesome job Sony!
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