Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/V
The open-ear design delivers 37 hours of total battery life with a 3-minute quick charge providing an extra hour, while dual microphones and a bone-conduction sensor ensure voices cut through background noise. Three listening modes and adaptive volume control automatically tailor audio to quiet or noisy environments, complemented by seamless multipoint connection between two devices. They suit remote workers and light exercisers who need all-day awareness of their surroundings without sacrificing clear calls or music playback.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong mic (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong battery (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 37 |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge for 1 hour playback |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Sound Connect |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/V | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 37 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/V | 32.1 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 20.1 | 78.7 | 68.2 | 77.8 | 58.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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