Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
Sony
52 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
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Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The CMF Buds 2 are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit at an affordable price. Users highlight the rich bass, clear vocals, and solid ANC performance that rivals more expensive models. While some note the bass can be slightly overpowering and the touch controls have limited customization, the overall value is considered outstanding. The long battery life, USB-C charging, and premium build further cement these as a top budget choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with rich bass
- Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life with USB-C charging
- Premium build and design
Cons
- Bass can be slightly overpowering
- Limited touch control customization
- Case lacks functional dial
- Case is somewhat bulky
- No Google Fast Pair support
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | iOS, Android | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B0.010score per dollar
vs
Nothing Buds 20.099score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 9.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
