Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
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Soundcore Sleep A30
Soundcore
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Sleep A30
58 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Anker Sleep A30 Special earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise their comfort, especially for side sleepers, and the variety of sleep sounds, but a significant number find the ANC underwhelming and not strong enough to block loud snoring. Battery life is a common concern, with some reporting it doesn't last the night, and there are complaints about the price and app complexity. Overall, they work well for some but disappoint others, particularly those expecting strong noise cancellation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good variety of sleep sounds
- Stays in ears all night
- Compact charging case
- Good sound quality for size
Cons
- ANC not strong enough
- Battery doesn't last all night
- Overpriced for performance
- App can be confusing
- Uncomfortable for some side sleepers
Comfort 12
Anc performance 8
Battery life 5
Value for money 4
Sleep sounds 4
App usability 3
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B | Soundcore Sleep A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Soundcore Sleep A30 Special by Anker, Sleep Earbuds, ANC, Passive Isolation, Snore Masking, Extensive Sleep Audio, Ultra Comfort for Side Sleepers, 8-10H Playtime |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sound Connect | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Soundcore Sleep A30
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sound (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Soundcore Sleep A30
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
