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final ZE8000 vs Sony Linkbuds

What ZE8000 does better (4) and where Linkbuds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000
final · 2022ZE8000
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $95
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Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
2.9Battery2.1

Why is ZE8000 better than Linkbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Linkbuds: No
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
  4. aptXYes · Linkbuds: No

Why is Linkbuds better than ZE8000?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000final ZE8000≈ $955.3
Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case—18 h
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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