Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Scores
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose app |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
