Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 vs Sony LinkBuds S × Olivia Rodrigo WF-LS900N

What Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 does better (1) and where LinkBuds S × Olivia Rodrigo WF-LS900N wins (3) — every spec side by side.

6.6Score

1 advantage≈ $210

7.0Score

3 advantages≈ $200

Higher score

7.2Noise control & calls7.2

4.7Battery6.5

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 better than LinkBuds S × Olivia Rodrigo WF-LS900N?

Specifications

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510≈ $2106.6	Sony LinkBuds S × Olivia Rodrigo WF-LS900N≈ $2007.0
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	5 mm
Number of drivers	2	—
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Head tracking	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	5 h	—
Total with charging case	28 h	—
Charging time	—	2 h
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.2
Bluetooth codecs	LC3, AAC, SBC	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
LE Audio	Yes	Yes
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	4.8 g
Protection rating	IPX7	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx7	IPx4
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes