In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | 8.2 g | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g |
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| 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. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 12 mm | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | Wide Area Tap, Quick Access | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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) |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | 10 hours | Sony WI-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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