In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 8.2 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Grey | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Wide Area Tap, Quick Access | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 5.5 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s) |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Standby Time | 10 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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