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Sony Linkbuds Clip vs Soundcore R50i NC

What Linkbuds Clip does better (0) and where R50i NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony Linkbuds Clip
Sony · 2026Linkbuds Clip
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $120
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage
3.0Noise control & calls3.0

Why is Linkbuds Clip better than R50i NC?

Linkbuds Clip has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R50i NC better than Linkbuds Clip?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Total with charging case37 h—
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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