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beyerdynamic Verio 200 vs Sony LinkBuds Open

What Verio 200 does better (5) and where LinkBuds Open wins (1) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic Verio 200
beyerdynamic · 2024Verio 200
5.1Score
5 advantages≈ $95
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Sony LinkBuds Open
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Open
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
7.2Sound3.8
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
6.3Battery2.2
2.2Build & features4.6

Why is Verio 200 better than LinkBuds Open?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 4 h2×
  2. Total with charging case35 h vs 13 h2.7×
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · LinkBuds Open: No
  4. aptXYes · LinkBuds Open: No
  5. Driver size16.2 mm vs 11 mm+47%

Why is LinkBuds Open better than Verio 200?

  1. Earbud weight (each)10.8 g vs 5.1 g2.1×
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size16.2 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—4
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—11 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h4 h
Total with charging case35 h13 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10.8 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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