Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
SoundPEATS H3
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
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | PeatsAudio App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX5 |
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
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS H3
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
