Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-C700N: which five-star wireless earbuds reign supreme?

[What Hi-Fi?]

We've put two of Sony's best wireless earbuds head to head to see which comes out on top.

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-C700N: which five-star wireless earbuds reign supreme? : Read more

 

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I‘m surprised there’s no love here for the Linkbuds S, which are usually available for about £40 more than the C700N. They are incredibly light and comfortable and sound pretty good, but the biggest improvement over the C700N is in the noise cancelling. I took a pair of the cheaper buds for a walk and a bus ride and yes, the noise was reduced but still intrusive. Took the Linkbuds S for a stroll and passing traffic was barely audible, just a swishing sound.