For their fairly reasonable price, the Sony WF-XB700 truly wireless headphones offer good bass, up to 18 hours of battery life (with the case) and sport an IPX4 rating, which means they can endure splashes and sweat.

The Sony WF-XB700 are a decently versatile pair of truly wireless in-ears, though they lack a lot of features. As part of Sony's "XB" o...

The Sony WF-XB700 true wireless earphones come with a punch of extra bass, a decent battery life and compelling prices - but the design is questionable

The bass on the Sony WF-XB700 is thumping, but the design isn't the most refined.

Great bass quality; Secure fit; 18 hour total battery life;

Bulky shape; No sound customisation/app; No ANC;

With these being Sony’s first pair of entry line true wireless buds, it is not a bad start. The price mixed with Sony’s name is the most attractive thing. Battery life and its compact case is a plus.

The market is flush with a plethora of options when it comes to true wireless earbuds. Starting from as low as under Rs 2,000 to more than Rs 25,000, there’s something for everyone. Sony WF-XB700 bring the Sony brand equity, which is quite among many buyers.

Balanced EXTRA BASS TWS headset for around RM500

: Great sound; superb design; and long lasting battery.

: No Active Noise Cancellation, no NFC and a bit pricier than the average; Not for gamers.

The Sony WF-XB700 are priced at Rs 9,990 and crucially, they sit below the perception ceiling that is the Rs 10,000 sticker price, which should make this even more enticing for potential buyers.

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One of my biggest issues with many true wireless earbuds is how thin they can sound. They’ve gotten better over the last few years, but many ‘buds just lack the depth and low end that gives music the fullness we all love to hear.

Strong; stable fit; Good sound quality

Clunky design; Cheap-feeling case; On-device controls lack finesse