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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
8.5/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
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1 / 10Sony
Sony WF-C510
MSRP
$99.99View on Amazon
Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.
Noise Isolation & sound
7.1/ 10
7.1
0.010.0
A 7.1 puts its noise isolation in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 134 of the 265 we've cataloged.
4.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.6
1.05.0
At 4.6, its audio quality beats 44% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 63 of the 265 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
10.5 hAbove average10.5 h
3 h15 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 265 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
21 hBelow average21 h
7 h60 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 265 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX4Most commonIPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%
IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).
Noise Cancellation Type
PassiveActive61%Passive14%Hybrid10%None8%
Passive appears on 14% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 10.5 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 21 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 5 min
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Sweat Resistance
- Yes
- Water Resistance
- Yes
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Passive
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 6 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Bright
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 68×27×31 mm
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Wearing Style
- Deep insert
- Weight Per Earbud
- 4.6 g
- Weight With Case
- 31 g
Features
- Certified For
- Google Fast Pair
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Auto Connect
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Spatial Audio
- Fixed
Identity
- Model Number
- YY2982
Microphone
- Count
- 2
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes
Release
- Date
- August 26, 2024
- Msrp Usd
- 99.99 USD
- Year
- 2024
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sony WF-C510SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -2.0 |
| 25 | 0.4 |
| 32 | 2.0 |
| 40 | 2.2 |
| 50 | 2.0 |
| 63 | 2.0 |
| 80 | 1.5 |
| 100 | 0.0 |
| 125 | -0.3 |
| 160 | -1.7 |
| 200 | -3.1 |
| 250 | -3.8 |
| 315 | -4.3 |
| 400 | -5.1 |
| 500 | -3.9 |
| 630 | -1.1 |
| 800 | -0.8 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.2 |
| 1600 | 2.9 |
| 2000 | 4.0 |
| 2500 | 5.4 |
| 3150 | 6.7 |
| 4000 | 6.4 |
| 5000 | 4.5 |
| 6300 | 1.7 |
| 8000 | -1.5 |
| 10000 | -5.2 |
| 12500 | -5.8 |
| 16000 | -15.5 |
| 20000 | -67.1 |
Sony WF-C510
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 10.4 |
| 26 | 6.7 |
| 33 | 7.7 |
| 41 | 8.4 |
| 52 | 1.9 |
| 65 | 8.8 |
| 82 | 9.2 |
| 103 | 8.1 |
| 130 | 10.6 |
| 163 | 12.6 |
| 205 | 10.6 |
| 259 | 9.9 |
| 325 | 10.1 |
| 410 | 12.6 |
| 516 | 10.0 |
| 613 | 11.1 |
| 772 | 16.8 |
| 972 | 21.4 |
| 1220 | 20.7 |
| 1540 | 20.5 |
| 1940 | 25.4 |
| 2440 | 29.5 |
| 3070 | 31.1 |
| 3870 | 28.8 |
| 4870 | 23.9 |
| 6130 | 26.9 |
| 7720 | 23.2 |
| 9720 | 37.4 |
| 12200 | 30.4 |
| 15400 | 24.8 |
| 19400 | 29.1 |
Sony WF-C510
4.7
4.3
3.7
4.6
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation7.1
Battery life7.7
Comfort & fit7.9
Connectivity5.0
Design8.0
Portability9.5
The verdict
If you have only $100 to spend on earbuds that don't have any rough edges, the Sony WF-C510 are extremely good at the task. With good sound, a transparency mode, and spatial audio, these earbuds have a lot to offer someone who doesn't like to have to fuss over their audio products.
✓What we like
✓Transparency mode
✓Sound quality
✓Battery life
✓360 Reality Audio
✓Price
✓Fit
✕What could be better
✕Some odd highs
✕Less bass
✕Charging case has low capacity
✕No ANC
Features & Opinions
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