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HifiMan Svanar Wireless LE vs Sony LinkBuds Open

What Svanar Wireless LE does better (6) and where LinkBuds Open wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar Wireless LE
HifiMan · 2024Svanar Wireless LE
6.6Score
6 advantages≈ $100
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Sony LinkBuds Open
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Open
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
3.8Battery2.2
7.2Build & features4.7

Why is Svanar Wireless LE better than LinkBuds Open?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · LinkBuds Open: No
  2. Battery life7 h vs 4 h+75%
  3. Total with charging case24 h vs 13 h+85%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  5. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  6. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%

Why is LinkBuds Open better than Svanar Wireless LE?

  1. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 5.1 g+57%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size—11 mm
Number of drivers—4
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—11 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h4 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case24 h13 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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