Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Users highlight seamless pairing with Pixel phones and other devices, along with impressive battery life. Some minor criticisms include finicky touch controls, lack of a charging cable, and a desire for more color options, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Seamless pairing with Pixel
- Long battery life
Cons
- Finicky touch controls
- No charging cable included
- Limited color options
- ANC not as good as over-ear
- Occasional connection issues
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
The Sony LinkBuds are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the customizable EQ via the Sony app and find the fit secure for activities like strength training, though some note the touch controls can be finicky. The main drawbacks are the bulky design and battery life when using multipoint or ANC, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Secure fit with wing tips
- Customizable EQ via Sony app
- Great battery life with quick charge
Cons
- Finicky and sensitive touch controls
- Bulky design
- Battery life drops with multipoint or ANC
- Touch controls limited to presets
- Audio quality may wash out at high volume with ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 30 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | A2DP |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours | 5-minute quick charge provides up to an hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 14 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/G
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.