Sony WI-C100 Wireless Bluetooth Neckband Earphones have been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs. 1,699. The new wireless earphones are part of the company’s entry-level C-series wireless headphones and are among the most affordable Sony wireless earphones you can buy in India right now. Featuring a wireless in-ear neckband design, the WI-C100 is the entry-level product in the range that also includes the WI-C200, WI-C310 and WI-C400 wireless Bluetooth neckband earphones.
Sony WI-C100 price and availability
The Sony WI-C100 has an MRP of Rs. 2,790 in India but is currently available at an introductory price of Rs. 1,699, making it one of the most affordable wireless headsets from the Japanese electronics brand in India. The earphones are now available in Sony stores, other multi-brand electronics stores, Sony’s own online ShopAtSC portal and major e-commerce retailers in India.
At this price point, the Sony WI-C100 stands up to strong competition in the affordable segment, from Indian brands such as Boat, Boult Audio and Noise, as well as online-focused international brands such as Xiaomi, Realme and OnePlus. While the WI-C100 doesn’t have active noise cancellation, which is common with many options in this price range, other features will help set the headset apart and attract buyers.
Sony WI-C100 Specifications and Features
The Sony WI-C100 wireless earphones have 9mm dynamic drivers and a frequency range of 20-20,000 Hz. The earphones use Bluetooth 5 for connectivity, with support for the SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs. Charging is via USB Type-C and the earphones have a battery life of up to 25 hours on a single charge. The headset has an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
Interestingly, there is support for Dolby Atmos on the Sony WI-C100, but this would only work when used with a Sony WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter and a Bravia XR TV. There’s also support for Sony’s own 360 Reality Audio and Google Fast Pair, and the earphones can be used with the Sony Headphones Connect app for basic adjustments and tweaks.
With an in-line remote, you can control playback, volume and invoke the voice assistant directly from the headset itself. The earphones have an in-channel fit that provides some passive noise isolation, but there is no active noise cancellation.