In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 4 g | 8.2 g | Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g |
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Colour | - | Grey | White | |
Protection | - | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Diaphragm | - | 12 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Features | - | Wide Area Tap, Quick Access | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 5.5 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s) |
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Standby Time | - | 10 hours | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |