Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Features - Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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)
Standby Time - 10 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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