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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Sony WF-C710N: 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-C710N leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
  • Sony WF-C710N
HearWiki score
83
82
Sound
7.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.6
8.1
Battery
6.2
8.4
Calls
7.4
7.8
Value
-
9.1
Price (USD)
$85
$88

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?

Half a step newer

Sony WF-C710N (2026) against Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Elite 10 Gen 22024
  • WF-C710N20262 yr newer
What differsElite 10 Gen 2WF-C710N

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2WF-C710N
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$85
$88
HearWiki score
83
82
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
5 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
5 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
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
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
8.5 h
Battery incl. case
36 h
30 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
11 g
5.2 g
Case weight
46.6 g
38 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4

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-C710N

The Sony WF-C710N are well-equipped true wireless earbuds that prioritize battery life and feature support over class-leading sound or noise cancellation. They offer hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity in a compact, sport-friendly design, making them a solid value for everyday use. However, their out-of-the-box tuning leans bass-heavy and smooth, and the controls can feel awkward to some users.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, including with ANC on
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 with reliable connection
  • Con:Sound is bass-heavy and smooth out of the box
  • Con:ANC can produce a noticeable rumble in some conditions
  • Con:Touch controls may feel awkward or unintuitive

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

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