Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
vs
Denon PerL Pro
Denon
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
No customer feedback yet
Denon PerL Pro
72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Denon Perl Pro earbuds receive high praise for their outstanding sound quality, especially after personalized tuning via the app, with many users calling them the best they've heard. However, several verified reviewers report serious reliability issues, including one earbud dying within weeks and the charging case failing to deliver the advertised battery life. Customer service for warranty claims is also criticized as slow and unhelpful. Overall, the sound is exceptional, but build quality and support are major concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Personalized tuning via app
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- Reliability issues (earbud dying)
- Charging case underperforms
- Poor customer service
- App requires personal info
- Social mode muffled voice
Sound quality 10
Reliability 4
Charging case 3
Customer service 2
App experience 4
Comfort 4
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B | Denon PerL Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, Foam |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sound Connect | Denon PerL |
| 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
Denon PerL Pro
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B0.434score per dollar
vs
Denon PerL Pro0.369score per dollar
Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony LinkBuds Clip WFLC900/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 37 specs.
