Noise Air Buds Pro 6
Sony WF-C710N

Noise Air Buds Pro 6 Sony WF-C710N

Common Features

  • Both products are in-ear earbuds.
  • Both products are wireless.
  • Neither product has a neckband design.
  • Both products include stereo speakers.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Neither product has a display.
  • Both products have active noise cancellation.
  • Both products support passive noise reduction.
  • Both products support a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
  • Both products support spatial audio.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products support fast pairing.
  • Both products have USB Type-C connectivity.
  • Both products support a multipoint connection with up to two devices.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.

Main Differences

  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IPX5 on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and IPX4 on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Water resistance is rated as water resistant on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and sweat resistant on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Driver unit size is 12.4 mm on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 5 mm on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Battery life is 7 hours on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 12 hours on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 36 hours on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 21.5 hours on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 supports LDHC while Sony WF-C710N does not.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 supports spatial audio, while Sony WF-C710N does not.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 has a larger driver unit size of 12.4 mm compared to 5 mm on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 has a higher Ingress Protection rating of IPX5 compared to IPX4 on Sony WF-C710N.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 has longer battery life of the charging case with 36 hours compared to 21.5 hours on Sony WF-C710N.
Specs Comparison
Noise Air Buds Pro 6

Noise Air Buds Pro 6

Sony WF-C710N

Sony WF-C710N

Design:
Fit In-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IPX5 IPX4
water resistance Water resistant Sweat resistant
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N both feature an in-ear fit, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit for users. However, when it comes to water resistance, the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 have an IPX5 rating, which provides better protection against water exposure compared to the Sony WF-C710N's IPX4 rating, making the former more suitable for more intense exposure to water, such as light rain or sweat.

Both products are wireless, with no wires or cables, and neither are neckband-style earbuds. Neither model includes wingtips, RGB lighting, UV light, or a display, keeping the design straightforward. Both products also feature stereo speakers, so users can expect balanced sound from either option.

In terms of specific water resistance, the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 are rated as water-resistant, while the Sony WF-C710N is described as sweat-resistant, indicating that both products are designed with active use in mind, but the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 may offer more comprehensive protection for varied conditions.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 12.4 mm 5 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N come equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring a more immersive listening experience by reducing ambient noise. They both feature a driver unit size of 12.4 mm for the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 5 mm for the Sony WF-C710N, with the larger driver unit in the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 potentially offering a fuller sound, although both products support similar frequency ranges.

Both products are capable of handling frequencies from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, which covers the full range of human hearing, so there should be no significant difference in terms of high or low-frequency response between the two.

Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither features a neodymium magnet, so their sound signatures are likely to be standard for wireless earbuds without those advanced sound technologies.

Power:
Battery life 7 hours 12 hours
Battery life of charging case 36 hours 21.5 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N differ in battery life, with the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 offering 7 hours of playback on a single charge, while the Sony WF-C710N provides 12 hours. Both have similar charge times of 1.5 hours, so they can be fully recharged relatively quickly. When it comes to the battery life of the charging case, the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 offers 36 hours, while the Sony WF-C710N's charging case provides 21.5 hours.

Both models have rechargeable batteries and include a battery level indicator, allowing users to keep track of their charge status. Neither product supports wireless charging, and neither features a solar power battery, meaning they rely entirely on traditional charging methods.

In summary, while both earbuds offer similar charging times and battery management features, the Sony WF-C710N has a longer playback time per charge, while the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 offers more total battery life with its case.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N feature fast pairing and USB Type-C for charging, making setup and recharging straightforward. Both products also support AAC for audio streaming, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. In terms of Bluetooth connectivity, both earbuds have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters and can be used wirelessly.

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 offers LDHC support, but the Sony WF-C710N does not. Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC, Bluetooth LE Audio, LDAC, or Auracast, and none of them include any of the aptX variants, such as aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, or aptX Voice.

Overall, the two products are quite similar in their connectivity features, with the key difference being the inclusion of LDHC support in the Noise Air Buds Pro 6, while the Sony WF-C710N lacks this feature.

Features:
release date April 2025 March 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
Supports fast charging
multipoint count 2 2
can read notifications
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N share many features, including ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, fast charging support, and a multipoint count of 2, allowing both to connect to two devices simultaneously. Both models can also be used as a headset, have a mute function, and include voice prompts. Additionally, they both have a control panel placed on the device, and both come with a travel bag for convenience.

Neither product can read notifications, and neither includes an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, or built-in camera remote control function. These features are absent from both models, keeping their functionality fairly straightforward in terms of basic controls and usage.

In summary, both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N offer very similar sets of features, with no significant differences between the two in this category.

Microphone:
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N are equipped with a noise-canceling microphone. This feature helps reduce background noise during calls, providing clearer communication for the user in noisy environments.

There are no differences in the microphone capabilities between the two products as both include this noise-canceling feature.

Overall, users can expect similar performance in terms of microphone quality from both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sony WF-C710N. Both products are in-ear wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation and passive noise reduction. They also share USB Type-C connectivity and a noise-canceling microphone. However, the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 offers a higher Ingress Protection rating (IPX5 vs IPX4), while the Sony WF-C710N provides longer battery life at 12 hours compared to the 7 hours of the Noise Air Buds Pro 6. Additionally, the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 features a larger driver unit size (12.4 mm vs 5 mm), and its charging case lasts 36 hours, whereas the Sony WF-C710N offers 21.5 hours.