Beats Studio Buds
Beats
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beats Studio Buds
82 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Beats Studio Buds are generally well-liked for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users preferring them over AirPods Pro. However, some reviewers report issues with one side failing after a few months, a cheap-feeling case, and the lack of auto-pause when removing an earbud. Overall, they offer good value for the price, especially for those with small ears or who need cross-platform compatibility.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing with iOS and Android
Cons
- One side stops working after months
- Cheap-feeling case
- No auto-pause when removing earbud
- No wireless charging
- Case is slippery
Sound quality 10
Noise cancellation 8
Comfort and fit 7
Battery life 5
Build quality case 4
Durability 3
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Beats Studio Buds | Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | In-Ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dual-element diaphragm | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Codecs | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds True Wireless Noise-Canceling In-Ear Earphones, White | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Charge Time | 5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats app | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Buds
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Beats Studio Buds
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.
