Experts recommend Sony WF-C700N more than Google Pixel Buds Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony WF-C700N over Google Pixel Buds Pro, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WF-C700N received 2 recommendations: from What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025). By contrast, Google Pixel Buds Pro received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | +2 | Check price |  Sony WF-C700N The Sony WF-C700N wireless earbuds offer good sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfort and stability, and a range of additional features for a personalized and immersive listening experience. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| 43 | N/A | $120 |  Google Pixel Buds Pro The Google Pixel Buds Pro are high-quality wireless earbuds with excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable and secure fit, long battery life, and a range of additional features. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Google Pixel Buds Pro as #11
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Google Pixel Buds Pro Dynamic-sounding buds for Android-philes... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WF-C700N as #3
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Sony WF-C700N Awards 2023 winner. The best wireless earbuds with noise-cancelling for tight budgets.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WF-C700N as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sony WF-C700N Big-brand experience and superb noise canceling for $119... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony WF-C700N outranks Google Pixel Buds Pro. This is not to say that Google Pixel Buds Pro is a bad option. Like Sony WF-C700N, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WF-C700N is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Google Pixel Buds Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 |
5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 | 
Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 75 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Pixel Buds Pro use Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal to adapt to your ear and help block outside sounds, creating a quiet foundation so your music can shine
- With custom 11 mm speaker drivers and Volume EQ, the earbuds sound amazing at any volume[1]
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From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELING: Turn off your surroundings with Noise Sensor Technology and enjoy the immersive music experience.
- ALL DAY COMFORT: These small, lightweight headphones have an ergonomic surface design for all-day comfort, even for smaller ears.
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