Shure SE535-CL
Shure
33 Overall Score
vs
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Shure SE535-CL
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Shure SE425 earphones deliver outstanding sound quality with crystal-clear vocals and a balanced soundstage, making them ideal for pop music and female vocals. However, the included cables are a major letdown—users report flimsy construction, crackling sounds from the wired cable, and a cheap plastic clip that breaks easily. While the audio performance is praised, the build quality of accessories and the stiff behind-ear cable detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Crystal-clear vocals
- Balanced soundstage
- Excellent for pop music
- Great treble and mids
- Tight solid bass
Cons
- Flimsy included cables
- Crackling sound from wired cable
- Cheap plastic clip breaks easily
- Stiff behind-ear cable
- Overpriced compared to SE425
Sound quality 7
Cable quality 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 2
Vocal performance 3
Bass performance 3
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Shure SE535-CL | Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | over-the-ear | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.44 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 3★ | — |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 19 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 119 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | Shure SE535 Isolating In-Ear Stereo Headphones with Detachable Cable, Frequency Range 18 Hz - 19 kHz, Clear | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 4 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Shure SE535-CL
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd 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
Shure SE535-CL
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 17 of 34 specs.