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9.7Noise control & calls3.0
5.8Battery7.2
4.0Build & features3.4
Why is Fairbuds 2 better than Linkbuds Clip?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds Clip: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Linkbuds Clip: No
- LDACYes · Linkbuds Clip: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
- Total with charging case40 h vs 37 h+8%
- Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 6.4 g+10%
- Driver size11 mm vs 10 mm+10%
Why is Linkbuds Clip better than Fairbuds 2?
- Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 37 h |
| Battery capacity | 45 mAh | — |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.8 g | 6.4 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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