Anker A3936
Anker
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud
Sony
63 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Anker A3936 | Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with an Open-Ring Design for Ambient Sounds and Newly Developed Air Fitting Supporters, Black |
| Surround | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 3 min charge for up to 60 minutes of playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3936
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Anker A39360.061score per dollar
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud0.012score per dollar
Anker A3936 offers 5.1x better value for money
Anker A3936
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud
Verdict
Winner: Anker A3936
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
