In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 2.73 cm | - | |
Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.49 cm | - | |
Weight | 5.6 g | 8.2 g | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 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 | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | Grey | White | |
Protection | - | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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, Samsung Scalable | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 12 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
MICROPHONE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 3 | - |
CABLE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | 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 | Bixby | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 4.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 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 | 21 hours | 10 hours | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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Compliant Standards | IPX2 | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |