Sony WF-C510
Headphones (wireless)

WF-C510

Sony

Released Sep 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Apr 1, 2026

Sony WF-C510 wireless headphones offer comfortable fit, good sound, 11-hour battery, IPX4 water resistance, and 360 Reality Audio. The Sony WF-C510 scores 85/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wireless) category. Coverage includes reviews from What Hi-Fi?, Scarbir, Whatgear, and Soundguys.

Critic Score

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85

based on 5 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi?ScarbirWhatgearSoundguysPCMag

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 70 (PCMag) to 95 (What Hi-Fi?) — a 25-point spread.

Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Comfortable fit(4)
  • Good sound quality(3)
  • 11-hour battery life(3)
  • Ipx4 water resistance(2)
  • 360 reality audio support(2)

Cons

  • No active noise cancelling(2)

5 Publication Reviews

95
Established publication10/2025

AI summary of this review

Sony's budget earbuds have won the 'Best wireless earbuds under £70' category for two years running and are now available for half that price.

Score estimated from the review text

95
Independent publication05/2025

AI summary of this review

Sony's entry-level WF-C510 earbuds impress with fantastic sound, baffling battery life and high comfort despite lacking ANC.

Score estimated from the review text

85
Independent publication09/2023

AI summary of this review

The Sony WF-C510 offers impressive features and sound quality for its £55 price point, including 11-hour battery life, 360 Reality Audio support, and excellent comfort.

Score estimated from the review text

79
Independent publication11/2025

AI summary of this review

The Sony WF-C510 are solid, dependable earbuds at $100 that deliver good sound, transparency mode, and long battery life without rough edges.

Score estimated from the review text

70
Major publication12/2024

AI summary of this review

The Sony WF-C510 true wireless earphones sound good, fit comfortably, and are relatively inexpensive, but they could do more to stand out in a crowded market.

Score estimated from the review text