The first time I sat down to test out the Sony WF-C710N, I was disappointed. Though they connected to my rig easily, what followed was hours worth of fiddling around, disconnecting audio, and crackling sounds. I figured this wasn't what was supposed to happen, took it to another rig and had the same problem. After waiting for Sony to supply me with a replacement pair, then connecting them to the same devices, I now feel very confident saying I would never use these buds for gaming.
This is a shame, as there's actually lots to love here outside of the nightmare connection issues. The translucent blue of my set looks great—harkening back to the days of seethrough hardware. They're also nice and sturdy, not only feeling firm but also coming with an IPX4 durability rating. This rating means the buds are water and dust-resistant. If they get caught in the rain (or like piña coladas), it should be able to brush that off with little problem, though dunking it in water is naturally a no-go.
