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LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am vs Sony Linkbuds Clip

What xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am does better (3) and where Linkbuds Clip wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
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Sony Linkbuds Clip
Sony · 2026Linkbuds Clip
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
8.7Noise control & calls3.0
6.4Battery7.2
4.4Build & features3.4

Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than Linkbuds Clip?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Linkbuds Clip: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.3 g vs 6.4 g+21%

Why is Linkbuds Clip better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 37 h+23%
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case30 h37 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g6.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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