Sony WF-C510 are affordable wireless earbuds with great sound and a compact design. Discover their features, sound quality, and functionality for daily use.
The Sony WF-C510 are Sony’s latest budget-friendly wireless earbuds, released in September 2024. They’re designed as a simple, affordable option for those seeking quality sound without extra frills. Weighing just 4.6 g each, they’re among the lightest in Sony’s lineup, ensuring comfort even during long listening sessions. The design is minimalist, available in four colors: black, white, blue, and yellow. The matte plastic build, while feeling a bit cheap, is well-assembled and features IPX4 splash and sweat resistance, making them suitable for workouts. The earbuds are equipped with 6 mm drivers, delivering balanced sound with deep bass and clear highs, though they may lack the detail of pricier models like the WF-C700N. Sony’s DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) technology enhances the quality of compressed audio files, and the Sony Sound Connect app allows for EQ customization and enables 360 Reality Audio for spatial sound. There’s no active noise cancellation (ANC), but an Ambient Sound Mode amplifies external sounds, which is useful for conversations or staying aware of your surroundings. The earbuds offer 11 hours of playback on a single charge, with the case providing an additional 11 hours, totaling 22 hours. A 5-minute quick charge gives 1 hour of playback. Control is via physical buttons, which require pressing and can feel uncomfortable as they push the earbuds deeper into your ears. Multipoint Connection via Bluetooth 5.3 allows simultaneous pairing with two devices, a handy feature for multitasking. However, codec support is limited to SBC and AAC, with no LDAC or aptX. The microphone performs decently for calls but struggles in noisy environments, where the voice can sound unclear. Full specifications are available on the official Sony website.