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JVC EH-W10 vs Sony Linkbuds

What EH-W10 does better (1) and where Linkbuds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC EH-W10
JVC · 2022EH-W10
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $260
vs
Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
2.2Battery2.1
4.0Build & features6.2

Why is EH-W10 better than Linkbuds?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is Linkbuds better than EH-W10?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 4.1 g+41%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC EH-W10JVC EH-W10≈ $2603.8
Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case—18 h
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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