Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
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CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
CMF BY NOTHING
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
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CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
These CMF Buds deliver impressive sound quality with dual drivers and LDAC support, often compared favorably to much pricier competitors. Users praise the comfortable fit, long battery life, and useful case controls, though noise cancellation is noted as merely decent and the build feels a bit plasticky. A few minor complaints include the lack of a USB-C cable and a 5% battery display granularity, but overall they are seen as excellent value for under $60.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with dual drivers
- Great value for under $60
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Long battery life
- Useful case controls
Cons
- No USB-C cable included
- Battery display only in 5% increments
- Noise cancellation mediocre for loud sounds
- Build feels plasticky
- Spatial audio is static, not head-tracking
Sound quality 5
Value for money 4
Noise cancellation 4
Build quality 3
Battery life 3
Comfort 3
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B | CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 50 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Fast Charging, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation, Surround Sound, Touch Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 43 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sound Connect | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.