Sony WIC100/B
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WIC100/B | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WIC100/B
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony WIC100/B2.265score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
Sony WIC100/B offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
