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1 / 6Sony
Sony IER-EX15C
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
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A 8 puts its value for money in the top half of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 171 of the 372 we've cataloged.
6/ 10
6
0.010.0
A 6 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 171 of the 372 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-usb-cWired-3.5mm62%Wired-usb-c26%Wired-lightning13%
Wired-usb-c appears on 26% of the 39 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 40).
Cable Type
USB-C3.5mm single-ended63%Usb-c29%Mmcx detachable6%Lightning3%
Usb-c appears on 29% of the 35 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 40).
Earbud Form Factor
In-earMost commonIn-ear86%Earbud (flat)8%Others6%
In-ear is the most common — on 86% of the 36 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 40).
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 37 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 40).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-usb-c
- Cable Type
- USB-C
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Color Options
- Black, blue, pink, white
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- XS, M, XL
- Detachable Cable
- No
- Wearing Style
- Straight down
- Weight Per Earbud
- 3 g
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Count
- 1
Sound
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 5 mm
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Passive
Build
- Sweat Resistance
- No
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Features
- Inline Controls
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Siri
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Comfort & fit8.5
Design6.5
Portability8.0
Value8.0
The verdict
If you're looking for a standard set of earbuds that don't break the bank, the Sony IER-EX15C are a good buy for listening to music or podcasts. However, the cable's microphonics can affect the sound and microphone of the Sony IER-EX15C.
✓What we like
✓Small and discrete
✓Good sound for listening to podcasts
✓In-line controls
✕What could be better
✕Obvious microphonics while moving
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