It’s hard to understand why Sony is not currently better positioned to threaten Apple’s crushing dominance in the thriving “true wireless hearables” market, ranking fifth in Q4 2019 global revenue while failing to seize a top ten spot in shipments.
That’s obviously if you take the charging case into consideration, while if you don’t, you’re looking at 9 hours of uninterrupted use on a single charge. In case you’re wondering, the Powerbeats Pro boast 9 and 24-hour battery life ratings respectively, but if you turn off the noise-cancelling functionality on the Sony WF-SP800N, the aforementioned numbers go all the way up to 13 and 26 hours of continuous play time respectively.
Speaking of the ANC feature, you should also know these cool new true wireless earbuds can automatically adjust to your surroundings with a technology dubbed Adaptive Sound Control, promising to change your ambient sound settings whenever detecting a new environment and activity without you having to lift a finger to get the best possible listening experience while staying connected to what happens around you.
The Sony WF-SP800N have Extra Bass functionality and intuitive touch controls going for them as well, not to mention a “soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design” for a secure, comfortable fit in any environment. While something tells us the WF-1000XM3 are likely to sound better and maybe offer a superior ANC experience, these $200 headphones look like the best of both the fitness and “professional” worlds, at least on paper.
