Rank #6 in Best Wireless Earbuds 2026: 10 Ranked, and What the Battery Number Hides
Sony WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Sony WF-C510 take sixth place in our wireless earbuds ranking, and they are the pair to buy for battery and Sony sound if you do not need noise cancelling. For GBP 34.99 you get Sony's clean, balanced tuning, a compact wireless charging case, very light earbuds at 4.6 grams each, and a 4.3-star average over more than four thousand ratings — a proper track record rather than a gamble.
Their standout is battery per charge. The earbuds manage around 11 hours on one charge, the longest single listen in this ranking, so they outlast pairs costing five times as much before the case is even needed; the case then adds another 11 hours for a 22-hour total. Unusually, that total is only about double the single-charge figure — an honest reflection of a small case rather than an inflated headline. The obvious omission is noise cancelling: the spec table plainly reads "Noise Control: None", so they block sound only by sealing your ear. It is worth noting the listing is otherwise cleaner than the cheap pairs here — it quotes a real sensitivity of 106 dB where budget rivals print implausible figures — even if the frequency response is given as just "20 KHz". Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 4,400 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Battery per charge | About 11 hours|the longest single listen here |
|---|---|
| Battery with case | 22 hours (case adds 11h)|total close to double the per-charge |
| Noise cancelling | None (passive seal only)|honestly listed |
| Charging case | Wireless charging |
| Weight | 4.6 g per earbud|very light |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB|a real figure, unlike some rivals here |
| Driver | Dynamic |
| Model number | WF-C510 |
| ASIN | B0DBLN4C47 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchaseGood.
“Excellent. Good battery life, solid audio quality, stay in ears very well even during exercise, links easily to phone, carry case is compact and easy to use.”
Verified purchaseGreat sound
“Exelant ear buds. I have tried two other sets from various makers which proved to be unreliable. Have had no problems with these would recommend without hesitation.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wireless Earbuds 2026: 10 Ranked, and What the Battery Number Hides.
Rank #1
soundcore Anker P30i Wireless Earbuds, Adaptive Noise Cancelling
£23.99
Rank #2
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation
£179.00
Rank #3
soundcore Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds, 10mm Drivers
£19.99
Rank #4
CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Hi-Fi Sound, ANC
£59.00
Questions people ask
How long does the Sony WF-C510 last on a charge?
About 11 hours from the earbuds, the longest single listen in this ranking, with the case adding another 11 hours for a 22-hour total. Because the case is small, the total is only about double the per-charge figure — an honest number rather than an inflated one, and 11 hours covers even a long day without the case.
Does it have noise cancelling?
No. The spec table plainly says "Noise Control: None", so it blocks outside sound only through the physical seal of the eartips. If you commute on noisy transport and want electronic ANC, the Anker P30i or the Bose suit better; for the office, walking or home use, this is a lot of Sony without it.
Is the sound any good for GBP 35?
Yes — it uses Sony's clean, balanced tuning, and reviewers rate it well above the price. The listing also quotes a realistic 106 dB sensitivity, where several budget rivals print implausible audio figures, which is a small sign of a more carefully made product.
Is the case wireless charging?
Yes, the box contents list a wireless charging case, so you can top it up on a Qi pad as well as by USB-C — a nice touch at this price.
Are they good for exercise?
Reviewers report they stay in the ears well during exercise, and at 4.6 grams each they are very light. Check the current listing for the exact splash rating if you sweat heavily or train in the rain.
Should I get these or the Anker P30i?
The C510 for the longest battery per charge and Sony's sound, if you do not want ANC. The Anker P30i for adaptive noise cancelling at a similar price. The dividing line is whether you want noise cancelling, which the Sony deliberately leaves out.
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