Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud
Sony
62 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with an Open-Ring Design for Ambient Sounds and Newly Developed Air Fitting Supporters, Black | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for up to 60 minutes of playback | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbud0.270score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 30.477score per dollar
Apple AirPods Pro 3 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
