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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Sony Linkbuds

What QuietComfort Earbuds II does better (3) and where Linkbuds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
4.2Battery2.1
3.7Build & features6.2

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than Linkbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds: No
  2. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×

Why is Linkbuds better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?

  1. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4.1 g+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Total with charging case—18 h
Charging time1 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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