{"id":175413,"date":"2023-11-18T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=175413"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:02:10","slug":"sony-inzone-review-the-perfect-earbuds-for-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/headphones\/sony-inzone-review-the-perfect-earbuds-for-gamers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Inzone: The perfect earbuds for gamers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sony has had a leading presence in the audio devices segment\u00a0for many years, although recently it has sought to bring this type of proposals closer to its most successful platform, its Playstation 5 video game console. Thus, you will find in stores with a variety of options to choose from and\u00a0Sony Inzone Buds\u00a0is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>Sony Inzone Buds are mid-range wireless headphones\u00a0that are designed to optimize your gaming experience, whether you want to play from your computer, mobile device or console.\u00a0Its operation allows you to use Bluetooth connectivity as well as a USB-C dongle that will ensure a\u00a0reduction in latency to below 30 ms.<\/p>\n<h3>The style of the Playstation family<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing that can be highlighted about this model is a representation of its game console in the\u00a0choice of colors with a mixture of white and black on its surface , something that for example we already saw in the\u00a0Sony INZONE H3\u00a0headphones\u00a0that we already had the opportunity to analyze previously.\u00a0While the brand has its own line of Playstation-branded accessories, it&#8217;s impossible not to appreciate the closeness.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, although there are other wireless headphones that are even smaller and less noticeable when worn,\u00a0Sony Inzone Buds are still accessories weighing just 6.5 grams\u00a0each so that you can continue using them during long gaming sessions without that you feel pain or discomfort.\u00a0In addition, its format has been optimized to find the ideal angle in relation to your ears as well as the auditory cavity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INZONE Buds | Wireless Gaming Earbuds | Sony | Official Video\" width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gu5OB4BVVeY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To conclude, if you want to perform the typical playback control actions as well as accept an audio communication,\u00a0you only have to press several times or hold them down for several seconds\u00a0on its touch surface.\u00a0When it comes to durability, you have an IPX4 certification to withstand water splashes and dust accumulation.<\/p>\n<h3>Promise of sound and immersion<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212273 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"Sony Inzone Buds promise comfort and good grip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/178_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-212273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony Inzone Buds promise comfort and good grip<\/p>\n<p>It is worth emphasizing that these models\u00a0have been developed in collaboration with the Fnatic company\u00a0to respond to the conventional needs of professional players.\u00a0The result allows them to be more compact than headphones but without compromising an audio experience that meets the demands.<\/p>\n<p>Thus,\u00a0Sony Inzone Buds use an 8.4 mm driver accompanied by compatibility with spatial sound\u00a0so that you can appreciate each of the sound details in the scene arriving at you from different angles in a 360\u00ba range.\u00a0This way, you will be able to better understand where the shots are coming from or where your enemies are during a game.<\/p>\n<p>As if that were not enough, you can use\u00a0active noise cancellation technology to completely isolate yourself from what is happening around you\u00a0in case you are in noisy places or traveling on public roads.\u00a0Do you need to stay in touch with your friends?\u00a0There is also an integrated microphone that uses AI-based algorithms to recognize your voice and give it more prominence while reducing background audio so that it does not filter into your call.<\/p>\n<h3>Featured battery and connectivity<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212274 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"Sony Inzone Buds include a small case to charge them\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/179_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-212274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony Inzone Buds include a small case to charge them<\/p>\n<p>The official figures for the Sony Inzone Buds in terms of battery life are more than outstanding for this type of small headphones, as it\u00a0will give you enough energy to exceed 12 hours of continuous playback with a USB connection and without ANC activated\u00a0, while It drops to 11 hours if the Bluetooth LE standard is used.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, its\u00a0fast charging capacity will give you up to an hour of additional playback after charging it for five minutes,\u00a0something that can clearly help you in certain moments of urgency, while its storage case included with your purchase will allow you to recover 100% even when you are away from home or during trips.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in addition to being able to synchronize with any current device via Bluetooth,\u00a0you can use a USB-C adapter that connects to the computer to reduce latency to less than 30 ms\u00a0and thus avoid delays in audio input compared to what that you are seeing on the screen when playing.\u00a0This will also be very useful for you to be able to use them on your Playstation console, since at the moment it is not compatible with the use of Bluetooth headphones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original and quality design<\/li>\n<li>Support for spatial sound and noise cancellation<\/li>\n<li>Battery for more than 10 hours of use<\/li>\n<li>Can be used with USB-C adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Price may be a little high<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span>Sony Inzone Buds Specifications:<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><span>SONY INZONE BUDS<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>6.5 grams each<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Colors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Black White<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>diaphragm unit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>8.4mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Endurance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>IPX4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Connectivity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C DAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Bluetooth LE audio profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Spatial audio, noise cancellation, ambient mode<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Battery life<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Up to 12 hours with ANC off, 11 hours with ANC on<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Loading time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>120 minutes with quick charge for one hour of playback after five minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Accessories<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Earphones<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Hybrid Silicone Ear Tips<\/span><br \/>\n<span>USB Cable<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Charging Case<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Reference Guide<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Warranty Card<\/span><br \/>\n<span>USB Transceiver<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Official site<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>sony<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony has had a leading presence in the audio devices segment\u00a0for many years, although recently it has sought to bring this type of proposals closer to its most successful platform, its Playstation 5 video game console. Thus, you will find in stores with a variety of options to choose from and\u00a0Sony Inzone Buds\u00a0is one of [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/headphones\/sony-inzone-review-the-perfect-earbuds-for-gamers\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":175419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[640],"tags":[778],"class_list":["post-175413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-headphones","tag-reviews"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175413"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":465661,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175413\/revisions\/465661"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}