Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
Cillso H97
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
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
Cillso H97
These earbuds are generally well-liked for their value, offering good sound and battery life at a low price. However, some users report connectivity issues, poor noise reduction, and a defective unit that stopped working after a few days. Overall, they are a decent budget option but not without flaws.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Great value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Clear audio
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor noise reduction
- Defective unit after few days
- Loose charging cable
- Intermittent volume fluctuation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B | Cillso H97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 11 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute quick charge provides up to an hour of playback | Type-C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 21 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Cillso H97
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.