The Sony INZONE Buds ranks #398 out of 467 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#398 Sony INZONE Buds: $149.99 TWS Amazon $149.99 eBay
Pros: Active noise cancelling, an IPX4 rating and a USB transceiver connection with up to 11 hours of battery (longer over Bluetooth LE Audio) make it a convenient gaming earbud. In hobbyist measurements on squig.link the overall tilt is nearly flat and the deviation is a moderate 3 dB, so it suits listeners who want a warm to neutral balance.
Cons: Bluetooth is LE Audio only with the LC3 codec, so many older phones and laptops cannot use it without the dongle. A 5.5 dB dip near 4 kHz recesses vocals, a 6.6 dB peak near 8 kHz adds some sibilance, and sub-bass falls 6 dB below target by about 28 Hz. The FiiO FH3 rates higher for less money. See headphone amps and DACs with enough power to drive it.
| Released | Oct 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (12 with ANC off via USB transceiver; 18 / 24 via Bluetooth LE Audio, Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LC3 (LE Audio only) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.99 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 8.4mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 28 Hz (-6.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.15 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (6.5 g) per earbud |
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