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Apple AirPods 4 vs Sony LinkBuds Fit

What AirPods 4 does better (2) and where LinkBuds Fit wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 4
Apple · 2024AirPods 4
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
vs
Sony LinkBuds Fit
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Fit
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
4.7Noise control & calls4.6
3.2Battery2.0
4.9Build & features5.0

Why is AirPods 4 better than LinkBuds Fit?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 2 h2.5×
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 21 h+43%

Why is LinkBuds Fit better than AirPods 4?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 4.9 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 4Apple AirPods 4≈ $1304.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Number of drivers—4
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—21 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h2 h
Total with charging case30 h21 h
Charging time—4 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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