Best cheap headphones with ANC? The acclaimed Sony WF-C710N model dropped to 1,690 CZK

Headphones that won the What Hi-Fi? Awards in the wireless earbuds category, and are now significantly cheaper. Sony WF-C710N on Alza cost 1,690 CZK instead of the original 2,490 CZK. For this price, you get ANC, multipoint, touch controls, and sound that is unrivaled in this price range. Details can be found in the product details on Alza.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want headphones with ANC and quality sound at a reasonable price – for commuting, sports, and video calls.
⚠️ Consider if you need wireless charging for the case or LDAC/aptX codecs – these are missing here. ANC is decent, but of course not on the level of more expensive Sony XM5.
💡 For 1,690 CZK you get ANC, 40 hours of total battery life, multipoint, IPX4 resistance, and sound that regularly wins comparative tests in this price class.

Why these Sony headphones

WF-C710N feature 5mm drivers with balanced sound – strong bass, clear mids, and detailed highs, with nothing overpowering the rest. DSEE technology restores details lost during compression from streaming services. In the Sony Sound Connect app, you can set a 5-band equalizer or choose from preset profiles. Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity allows the headphones to be connected to both a phone and a laptop simultaneously – they automatically switch during an incoming call.

ANC uses two microphones on each earbud, and the Adaptive Sound Control function automatically adjusts the mode according to your activity – it enhances ambient sounds when walking, and activates noise cancellation when sitting. Compared to the previous C700N model, noise cancellation is noticeably better, especially in lower frequencies. IPX4 resistance covers sweat and rain.

What users say

88% of Alza customers recommend these headphones. Most common praise: sound quality (repeatedly mentioned as the best in its price class), battery life, ANC, and comfortable fit. One reviewer compares them with competitors from JBL, CMF, and Jabra and concludes that Sony leads in sound quality. A Slovak user appreciates that the ANC is comparable to the significantly more expensive AirPods Pro 2.

Criticisms: touch controls are more sensitive than some would like – adjusting volume by repeated tapping is not the most comfortable. The case feels cheaper than competitors’, and there’s no LED indicator for individual earbud charging. Several users mention that the ANC is weaker than on more expensive Sony models – which is logical, but good to know.

Verdict

Sony WF-C710N for 1,690 CZK are currently among the best wireless earbuds with ANC you can buy for this price. Balanced sound, decent noise cancellation, 40 hours of total battery life, and multipoint – that’s a combination for which you’d pay more from competitors. Available in white, black, blue (transparent Glass Blue), and pink. More headphones can be found in the current Alza Days.

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