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Sony WF-C710N vs CMF Ear B162

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Sony WF-C710N

Sony WF-C710N

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 8.5 hours per charge.
KSh 14,500In Stock
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CMF Ear (A) B162

CMF Ear (A) B162

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IPX2 rating for the case.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP54) and hi-res Bluetooth audio.

Connections

Sony WF-C710N
Supports AAC, SBC audio
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Supports AAC, LDAC, SBC audio

Fit

Sony WF-C710N
Ear tips included
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Silicone ear tips

Weight

Sony WF-C710N
About 38 g
Nothing CMF Ear B162
4.6 g per earbud

Controls

Sony WF-C710N
Volume control, Quick Attention
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Pinch controls

Noise cancellation

Sony WF-C710N
Noise cancellation
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony WF-C710N

  • Supports AAC, SBC audio.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Nothing CMF Ear B162

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Supports AAC, LDAC, SBC audio.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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PrioritySony WF-C710NNothing CMF Ear B162
FitEar tips includedSilicone ear tips
WeightAbout 38 g4.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8.5 hours per chargeUp to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off
ControlsVolume control, Quick AttentionPinch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
BrandSonyNothing
ModelWF-C710NEar (a) (B162)
Announced20252024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack Glass Blue WhiteWhite, Black, Yellow

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
WeightApprox. 1.34 oz4.6 g per earbud
Dimensions—30.9 × 21.7 × 24.3 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
Battery LifeMax. 8.5 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF)Up to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off; 5.5 hours earbuds and 24.5 hours total with ANC on
Charging TimeApprox. 3.5 hrs (USB charging)—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range32.81 ft—
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportSony | Sound ConnectNothing X

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
Special FeaturesAmbient Sound Mode; multipoint; Sound Connect appActive Noise Cancellation + High-quality wireless audio
Sensors—In-ear detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
Drivers0.2"11mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)—
Audio CodecsSBC, AACLDAC, AAC, SBC
Active Noise CancellationYesUp to 45dB ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick AttentionYes
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphonesThree microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesDseeHi-Res Audio with LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
Case TypeCharging CaseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case WeightApprox. 1.34 oz39.6g
Case FeaturesCharging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 3.5 hrs (USB charging)Protective charging case
Case Battery Life—Included in the total battery-life figures above
Case Dimensions—47.6 × 63.3 × 22.7 mm
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
ControlsVolume control, Quick AttentionPinch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceYes (IPX4)IP54 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C710NCMF Ear (A) B162
Headphones / EarbudsWF-C710N earbudsEar (a) (B162) earbuds
Charging CaseCharging CaseCharging case
Charging CableUSB CableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesHybrid silicone rubber earbudsEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationWarranty Card; Reference guideQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

The Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection and hi-res Bluetooth audio.

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