Sony IER-EX15C
Direct USB-C connectivity eliminates the need for dongles, providing a simple plug-and-play wired experience with an in-line remote for calls and volume control. The serrated cable design actively reduces tangles, and the compact housings come with multiple ear tip sizes for a secure, comfortable fit. This is best for budget-conscious users who need a reliable, no-fuss headset for taking calls and casual listening on modern smartphones without a headphone jack.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong mic (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average sound (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, M, XL |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Codecs | Sony IER-EX15C USB-C Plug, Wired in-Ear Headphones for iPhone and Android Phones, with Built-in Multi-Function Button, Volume and Mic Control, Supports USB Audio Class 1.0 Devices, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony IER-EX15C | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 50 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony IER-EX15C | 75.4 | 71.8 | 35 | 31.6 | 49.4 | 73.3 | 31.6 | 27.7 | 57.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 83.1 | 73.3 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92 | 81.5 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.5 | 93.8 | 86 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 95.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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