In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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 (3rd 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 | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | 8.2 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 | IPX4 | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| 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 | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 12 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd 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 | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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 | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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