In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd 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 | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | 8.2 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 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 | White | Grey | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd 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, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | 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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