Earlier this year, we reviewed the WF-1000X, Sony's first foray into truly wireless audio. A premium headset with a focus on audio quality and design, we found it to be an acceptable first generation offering. The all new Sony WF-SP700N on the other hand is quite a different product. Sony claims that this is the first truly wireless product that is both splash proof and offers active cancellation. Does it fare any better than competing headsets? Lets find out. Design Compared to the slim and sleek case of the WF1000X, the Sony WF-SP700N is packed in a pretty bulky charging case. It might be shorter in length but the pebble like shape creates a bulk in pockets and certainly won't fit in skinny jeans. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="259580,259581"] Where most truly wireless headphones have a charging case that flips open, this one slides to the side. There's something very satisfying about flicking it open. The cover even has a bit of magnetic action so pulling it halfway will cause it to close up on its own. Unfortunately, the plastic is extremely flimsy. This thing will definitely break unless you're careful with it. Slotting in the earphones too is ever so slightly harder, a side effect ...
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