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Shokz OpenFit vs Sony Linkbuds

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

Shokz OpenFit
Shokz · 2023OpenFit
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
2 advantages≈ $110
4.2Noise control & calls3.0
5.0Battery2.1

Why is OpenFit better than Linkbuds?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  2. Total with charging case28 h vs 18 h+60%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×

Why is Linkbuds better than OpenFit?

  1. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 20 Hz2.5×
  2. Highest frequency16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenFitShokz OpenFit≈ $1104.4
Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency50 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency16,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance8 Ω—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Total with charging case28 h18 h
Charging time1 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, Beige—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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