Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/G
Sony
66 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/G | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 37 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge gives you up to an extra hour of listening | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/G
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/G0.420score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
Sony LinkBuds WFLC900/G offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
