8.8Noise control & calls3.0
Why is Air 2 NC better than LinkBuds Open?
- Active noise cancellingYes · LinkBuds Open: No
- Total with charging case40 h vs 13 h3.1×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · LinkBuds Open: No
- LDACYes · LinkBuds Open: No
- Battery capacity40 mAh vs 22 mAh+82%
Why is LinkBuds Open better than Air 2 NC?
LinkBuds Open has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver size | — | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 4 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 11 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 4 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 13 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | 22 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 5.1 g |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
