Sony LinkBuds LinkBuds Open
Sony
42 Overall Score
vs
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
EarFun
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Music
Fitness
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds LinkBuds Open | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3, LE Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for up to 60 minutes of playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds LinkBuds Open
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong battery (67th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds LinkBuds Open0.020score per dollar
vs
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+0.063score per dollar
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ offers 3.2x better value for money
Sony LinkBuds LinkBuds Open
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
Verdict
Winner: EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
