Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	17 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| Silver	Grey \| White
Protection	-	Splashproof, sweat-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.

SOUND QUALITY	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	-	Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm	6 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Noise-cancellation suspend button	-

CABLE	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony WF-1000XM3	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	8 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours	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)
Standby Time	15 hours	10 hours	Sony WF-1000XM3 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Charging Time	1.5 hour(s)	-