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final ZE3000 SV vs Sony LinkBuds Open

What ZE3000 SV does better (5) and where LinkBuds Open wins (1) — every spec side by side.

final ZE3000 SV
final · 2024ZE3000 SV
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Sony LinkBuds Open
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Open
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
9.3Noise control & calls3.0
4.8Battery2.2
6.3Build & features4.7

Why is ZE3000 SV better than LinkBuds Open?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · LinkBuds Open: No
  2. Battery life7 h vs 4 h+75%
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · LinkBuds Open: No
  4. LDACYes · LinkBuds Open: No
  5. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 5.1 g+27%

Why is LinkBuds Open better than ZE3000 SV?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE3000 SVfinal ZE3000 SV≈ $856.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—4
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—11 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h4 h
Total with charging case—13 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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