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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Sony WF-C510: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sony WF-C510 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
  • Sony WF-C510
HearWiki score
83
81
Sound
7.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
6.2
8.2
Calls
7.4
6.7
Value
-
9.3
Price (USD)
$85
$48

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Sony WF-C510 (2025) against Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Elite 10 Gen 22024
  • WF-C51020251 yr newer
What differsElite 10 Gen 2WF-C510

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2WF-C510
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$48
HearWiki score
83
81
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
-
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Weight
11 g
4.6 g
Case weight
46.6 g
31 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
-

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
  • Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

Sony WF-C510

The Sony WF-C510 delivers a lively, versatile sound signature and impressive stamina for its price, with a comfortable fit that suits long listening sessions. While it includes active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity, call quality is a weaker point and some premium features are absent, but overall it's a strong budget-friendly option.

  • Pro:Rich, versatile sound quality
  • Pro:Excellent battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Con:Mediocre call clarity
  • Con:No wireless charging
  • Con:Basic codec support (SBC, AAC)

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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