Sony - WF-C510 Series
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Last updated: Jan 2, 2026 Scoring
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"the Cloud II's microphone sounded the best, the clearer on every single audio device I've tested. I'm still recovering from that one to be honest. It was a surprise that went against everything I've seen on reviews so I'd like to really underline that one because most people thing the Cloud II microphone isn't good. Well, these are the HP version so maybe the reworked HP version actually improved the microphone. ... It's one of the best microphones i've used. Your voice sounds crisp and clear even if you're speaking lower."
"mic crushes the Sony LinkBuds S in noisy/quiet settings ... keeps your voice natural"
"better call quality"
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"Have run 3 half's and 2 fulls, never have ran out of battery provided they are properly charged beforehand."
"I use it for the same reasons and love it. ... I would not consider the regular Apple Watch because of battery life."
"the battery life easily lasts 10+ hours."
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"For an open style earbud, these genuinely surprised me with their overall performance in sound at this price point. ... IMHO, these Soundpeats PearlClip Pro are probably the best I’ve heard in this under $50 price category when it comes to this style of earbuds. ... These are one of the best clip-on earbuds in this price category especially when it comes to price to performance in sound quality and feature set"
"How much of a difference does a little 5 ohm impedance bump make? A whole hell of a lot actually. ... we get a HUGE bass boost in the balance of this IEM, running into the mid range and smoothing out the treble. If you add foam tips into the equation, what you get is a bassy, new meta-like sound with a much fuller mid bass and lower mid range, making for much richer male vocals while eliminating Harman shout and spice. Once adapted, the set has a much more pronounced mid bass kick and texture, and will satisfy a fair amount of bassheads. ... All in all, the adapter makes it sound like a completely different IEM, and that makes for a pretty versatile, choose-your-own-adventure style experience."
"I struggle to tell the difference between them and "premium" buds that cost 3 or 4 times more, so I just stick with these. ... I auditioned these between Bose QC 2024, Pixel Buds Pro and Sony WF-1000XM5 and I can't really tell the difference. ... certainly not enough to make me pay 4x as much."
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"those physical buttons are SO much better than touch, swipe, pinch and just anything else. ... Like, want to adjust volume through your hat with gloves on riding your bike? no problem at all"
"physical buttons are far superior to touch or swipe gestures during workouts (think sweaty hands or gloves during the cold season). ... Pressing physical buttons can be done without even looking at the watch, whereas touch gestures require a high degree of dexterity."
"Button operation is also a big plug for the Garmins. After pouring a few cups of water over your head, touch control of the Apple Watch doesn't work well anymore."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"I've had them for a few years and now the battery doesn't last for more than 40 mins, so looking for a different model."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
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"Do you also have a high frequency noise when you're doing a phonecall with the JBLs? ... So weird that this hissing noise is only appearing when making a phone call. I haven't heard that noise in any other scenario. ... I unfortunately have it when just connecting via Bluetooth to my Androids or Windows PCs. ... Does anyone else has a high pitched beeping while on phone calls with the JBL Pro Tour 3? Really annoying and only noticeable during phone calls."
"it's not effective in noisy environments. ... You have to speak very loudly."
"couldn't use them for phone calls at all. ... Sound quality on phone calls was still just bad. ... I have to put them out to be able to make a call."
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"the A1 is the only earbud from Soundcore that doesn't come with app support either. ... No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"I have this too. It's so bad. ... Like ambient sound is turned up to 11 all the time, even when it is off"
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"the Mega5EST really relies on tip rolling to get the best performance. ... I prefer the Tea Pro with stock eartips over the Mega5EST Bass+ with stock eartips"
"want more punch and slam without veil all frequency"
"+3~5db over an already boosted bass shelf is definitely not for everyone."
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"it lacks ANC."
"They do not have ANC"
"charging case LED gave up so no longer tell if charging or pairing"
Best bet is Space A40 or WF-C510. If youre chasing sound quality, get IEMS and a dongle for your phone (3.5mm to usb-c/lighting/micro usb). The Chu IIs from Moondrop are 20 dollars. With a dongle, you’re paying about 30 max with no shipping fees
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds under 50$ just sound quality ->Sony’s entry and medium tier offerings are quite good. I love the WF-C510 they’re affordable but works great on both Android and iOS
r/Earbuds • I need new Budget wireless Earbuds, any help? ->Shokz is good but I don't like the sound, for ultrarunning I want to be able to shut off the outside world and listen to some 'good' music. Sony WF-C500/WF-C510 have been my go to, they cost between 30-50€ for a pair, seem to withstand heavy rain and sweat, sound OK (a lot better than bone conducting like Shokz) and most importantly they last 10 hours on a charge.
r/ultrarunning • The best RUNNING HEADPHONEs that you use+recommend buying? ->I already have a sony wf-c510 when I bought my legion go s. No issues so far.
r/LegionGo • What headphones are you guys using? Preferably wireless. Legion go S. ->Top options in this price range are OnePlus buds 3 (4 are better but cost around 22k) Soundcore Liberty nc4 Sony c510 (although they lack anc) Cmf buds 2 pro Redmi buds 6 pro (personally using older model for about 3 years now) they all are miles better then audionic in terms of reliability but life depends on how much you use them some people destroy the battery of airpods pro in just 1 1.5 year Earfit and sound quality differ for every person so it is better to test the buds first but i don't know any shop offer testing although xcessories hub lahore have all of these models available so if you live in lahore you can call to inquire about testing.
r/PakistaniTech • Earpods under 20k? ->If you’re under $40 you can score some soundcore p30i instead. Better bass, the case is slightly bigger but it’s more like a square shaped and it has a nice little stand you can use for your phone when you have it on landscape mode. If you’re not truly on a strict budget, some Sony C510 for $50 right now honestly wipe the pants off most the brands mentioned especially if you’re not using an EQ app to make the buds “sound better”
r/Earbuds • Cheapest buds to keep at work ->I got these to replace my AirPods that just fell out of my ears CONSTANTLY. I bought these thinking they were the WFC500 (which I had before they were stolen) and omg…LOVE them. The ambient sound is good for when I’m listening to audio books or watch YouTube and still want to hear the station/next stop on the train to work. Love it.
r/SonyHeadphones • Sony WF-C510 have arrived ->If you're just looking for small, the a30i or the jlab jbuds mini, or the sony wfc510, the latter having the best sound quality of all of them but also being the biggest.
r/Earbuds • soundcore a40s too big for me to lay my head down comfortably. what are smaller options? ->Yes, the sony wfc510 have objectively better tuning out of the box than the xm5. I've had then for almost a year now and ive bought 3 separate pairs of the xm5 and they have been almost identical to the c510 every single time. Save your money and buy the cheaper ones and throw an aftermarket eq on them. Don't use the sony connect eq because it sucks ass. Use wavelet or SoundID to tune it to your liking and save the extra money.
r/Earbuds • Planning to buy Sony WF-1000XM5 buds, are there any suggestion for any ones better than this for great audio quality and durability. I can increase my budget if product is good. ->Yes, the sony wfc510 have objectively better tuning out of the box than the xm5. I've had then for almost a year now and ive bought 3 separate pairs of the xm5 and they have been almost identical to the c510 every single time. Save your money and buy the cheaper ones and throw an aftermarket eq on them. Don't use the sony connect eq because it sucks ass. Use wavelet or SoundID to tune it to your liking and save the extra money.
r/Earbuds • Planning to buy Sony WF-1000XM5 buds, are there any suggestion for any ones better than this for great audio quality and durability. I can increase my budget if product is good. ->Man I've tried almost all of them in a range from $50 to $250. The fact is wireless earbuds have sound limitations, so that's why $300 buds won't sound much better than $100. I've recently found that $70 Sony WF C510's to me sound better than any beats, apple, Galaxy, or JBL buds I've owned. That's because I prioritize layer separation when listening to music though. I guess it depends what you're looking for, but the really expensive ones may just have extra features, but not necessarily better sound profiles. I haven't tried them all, but that's my opinion for about 7 different pairs ranging from different brands priced at around $50 - $250.
r/Earbuds • Is $400 for some earbuds worth it? ->I've always thought Sony headphone products punch above their weight (price). I've used wired, noise canceling over-ears, and buds. I have the WF-C510 buds, which aren't noise canceling and are only about $50, but comfort and usability are great. Once my over-ear noise canceling cans finally give-up, I will likely replace with higher-spec Sony buds.
r/BuyItForLife • What are some good wireless earbud suggestions? (With oddly specific preferences) ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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