Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
The Sony LinkBuds Open receive mixed feedback. Some users praise their unique open design for comfort and situational awareness, especially in office or active environments, while others report severe fit issues with earbuds falling out easily. Audio quality is criticized as poor and not loud enough by some, and there are complaints about pairing difficulties and battery drain on the left bud. The product seems to work well for specific use cases but has significant drawbacks for general use.
Pros
- Unique open design for situational awareness
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good for office use
- Secure fit for some users
- Clear call quality in loud environments
Cons
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Poor audio quality and low volume
- Pairing issues
- Battery drain on left earbud
- Niche product not for everyone
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Scores
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
