The verdict
The WF-C510 is the small-ear budget pick. Sony specifically pitched it as their smallest and lightest — the ultra-compact case fits where the WF-1000XM5's larger case won't. Best for kids, small-ear adults, and budget-conscious shoppers who don't need ANC.
Sony WF-C510
Strengths
- +Sony's smallest current earbuds — case fits in a coin pocket
- +11-hour battery on the buds — best in this lineup
- +Cheapest pick at $60 — best value for small-ear shoppers on a budget
- +Multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 for phone + laptop pairing
Watch-outs
- −No active noise cancellation (passive isolation only)
- −Sound quality clearly trails the WF-1000XM5 — but matches the price gap
- −No wireless charging case
How it compares
Cheapest pick. Smallest case in this lineup. No ANC (only pick without it among Sony / Bose options). Better battery than the WF-1000XM5.
Who this is for
At a glance: kids, students, and budget-conscious small-ear users who skip ANC.
Why you’d buy the Sony WF-C510
- Sony's smallest current earbuds — case fits in a coin pocket.
- 11-hour battery on the buds — best in this lineup.
- Cheapest pick at $60 — best value for small-ear shoppers on a budget.
Why you’d skip it
- No active noise cancellation (passive isolation only).
- Sound quality clearly trails the WF-1000XM5 — but matches the price gap.
- No wireless charging case.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
