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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs Sony Linkbuds Clip

What OpenFit Air 2 does better (3) and where Linkbuds Clip wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Sony Linkbuds Clip
Sony · 2026Linkbuds Clip
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $120
6.0Battery7.2
7.3Build & features3.4

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than Linkbuds Clip?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%
  3. Driver size11.8 mm vs 10 mm+18%

Why is Linkbuds Clip better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Total with charging case36 h vs 37 h+3%
  3. Earbud weight (each)7.2 g vs 6.4 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11.8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Total with charging case36 h37 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.2 g6.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, Ice Blue, White—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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