Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 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-1000XM4 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	41 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	Earphone: 7.3 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
Earpad Material	Polyurethane foam	-
Protection	Water-resistant	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2	Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles	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, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	-	Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology	Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)	-
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio	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-1000XM4.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode	Omni-directional	-
Microphones Included	2	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Tap control	-

CABLE	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

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

FEATURES	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

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

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony WF-1000XM4	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	12 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	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 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 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	-	10 hours
Wireless Charging Standards	Qi	-
Charging Time	1.5 hour(s)	-