Sony WI-C300 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C300 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 WI-C300 vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	15 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Sony WI-C300 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| White	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 WI-C300	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 4.2	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-C300.
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	SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 22000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Sony WI-C300 offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Diaphragm	9 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C300.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1
In-Cord Volume Control	Yes	-

MICROPHONE	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	-	Built-in
Type	On-cable	-
Microphone Technology	Electret condenser	-
Microphone Operation Mode	Omni-directional	-
Frequency Response	50 - 8000 Hz	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Volume, power on/off	-

CABLE	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	Micro-USB cable - 50 cm	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Sony WI-C300	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 WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	8 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony WI-C300 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)
Standby Time	200 hours	10 hours	Sony WI-C300 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Voltage Provided	3.7 / 5 V	-
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	-
Power Consumption	0.7 Watt	-

WIRELESS LINK	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Radio Frequency Range	2.4GHz	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Sony WI-C300	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	3 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (S, M, L)	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compatibility	Mac, Windows	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year	-