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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 vs Sony Linkbuds

What FreeBuds Pro 3 does better (8) and where Linkbuds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds Pro 3
6.7Score
8 advantages≈ $120
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Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls3.1
4.4Battery2.1
3.9Build & features6.1

Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than Linkbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Linkbuds: No
  3. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  4. Total with charging case31 h vs 18 h+77%
  5. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
  6. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  7. LDACYes · Linkbuds: No
  8. Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%

Why is Linkbuds better than FreeBuds Pro 3?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 4.1 g+41%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

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Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1104.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm12 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency14 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case31 h18 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1 h3 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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