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General

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Series

AirPods Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

LinkBuds1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2083, A2084, A2190, MWP22AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026AirPods Pro 1 earbuds A2083/A2084. Original 2019 Wireless Charging Case A2190 is identified by original case serial suffixes 0C6L/LKKT in the maker guide. Later 2021 MagSafe case shares A2190 but has suffixes 1059/1NRC. Only original package represented. No individual serial numbers stored.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 5 October 2026Original 2019 teardown identifies A2083/A2084/A2190. Its energy labels alone do not establish mAh. Separate original Omdia component list supplies published mAh capacities. The teardown physically exposes the driver, whose numeric diameter has separate evidence.19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Original US Wireless Charging Case package MWP22AM/A. It is not the later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A package. A2083/A2084/A2190 remain hardware identifiers.

WF-LS910N, YY29753Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19019924685030Retailer pagezoro.com/apple-apple-mwp22am-a-airpods-pro-with-wireless-charging-case-white-mwp22ama/i/G704164135Read 7 October 2026Product Information explicitly matches MWP22AM/A original Wireless Charging Case package to UPC 190199246850. Store the published UPC-A without inventing other regional GTINs.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 October 20193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

1 October 20245Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026October 1 opens preorder. Actual October retail month independently established below.

Status

Discontinued30Retailer pagezoro.com/apple-apple-mwp22am-a-airpods-pro-with-wireless-charging-case-white-mwp22ama/i/G704164135Read 7 October 2026Exact original MWP22AM/A package is explicitly labeled Discontinued. Best Buy separately says this original SKU is no longer available new. Applies to this 2019 standard package. Does not claim a precise Apple production-end date or transfer MagSafe revision availability.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony LinkBuds S15Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_linkbuds_open_with_open_design_linkbuds_fit_replace_the_linkbuds_s-amp-64762.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the LinkBuds Fit replaces the LinkBuds S and calls it the sequel to the LinkBuds S.16Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/sony-revives-linkbuds-series-with-a-focus-on-style-and-fit-can-they-beat-boseRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the LinkBuds Fit takes over for the LinkBuds S.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro. The new AirPods Pro cancel up to twice as much noise over their predecessor. The 2022 model shipped with the Lightning MagSafe case.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 249 USD for original package. US amount before local sales tax. No later sale or EUR amount with unproved VAT scope.

$199.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch MSRP 199.99 USD. Later SoundGuys commerce widget 229.99 USD is excluded. Before US local sales tax. EUR VAT scope unproved.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

GB, US, JP2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026This exact UK page establishes GB. US launch and Japanese product pages separately establish their own markets.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Exact original MWP22AM/A General Specifications names White. RTINGS original-case review independently names only White.

Black, White, Green, Pink, Violet5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch lists Black, White, Green and US-only Violet Olivia edition. Separately sold accessory-cover colours are not earbud finishes.6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026Japanese current product lists base finishes including later Pink. Original US maker release separately proves US Violet Olivia edition.

Segment

Music3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly in-ear design with sealing silicone tips.

In-ear2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly force sensor on the stem.

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Either earbud can act alone as microphone. ANC with one AirPod has an Apple accessibility setting, not unrestricted independent source pairing.

Either bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Transducer technology corroboration for the single driver row. Diameter and physical count have separate sources. No diaphragm material or frequency limits inferred.22Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Pro+Teardown/127551Read 7 October 2026Step 9 physically removes the one loudspeaker driver from the opened original 2019 earbud. It describes a voice coil that moves the speaker cone. Store one dynamic transducer per earbud. Acoustic role is omitted. The source does not supply a measured diameter.23Reviewlaptopmag.com/features/nothing-ear-1-vs-airpods-proRead 7 October 2026August 28, 2021 comparison predates the October 2021 MagSafe package. Specs table names original H1 AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and Driver size 11 mm. Stored as published circular dynamic driver diameter. No diaphragm, impedance or sensitivity inferred.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8.4

Source8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact LinkBuds Fit section explicitly 8.4 mm Dynamic DriverX, not borrowed merely because the page mentions WF1000XM5. Existing dynamic technology retained, no guessed dome/edge material or count.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model specification lists 8.4 mm driver unit. Per-bud transducer count is not explicitly stated and is not inferred.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic21Press articlethenextweb.com/news/apple-announces-249-airpods-pro-with-noise-cancelling-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Contemporaneous October 28, 2019 report explicitly calls the original high-excursion driver dynamic. Original iFixit teardown separately describes its moving voice coil and speaker cone. Apple does not publish driver technology using that enum term.

Dynamic8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact named Dynamic Driver X 8.4 mm. Diaphragm combines different dome/edge materials, whose chemical identities are not published.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz32Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/apple-airpods-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original AirPods Pro (2019) review, Key specs section, publishes acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This is the published earbud response range, not a codec bandwidth or a graph-derived cutoff. Codec, sound-pressure tolerance and test conditions are unstated. Stored as a secondary published specification, not a measured laboratory result.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model A2DP transmission specification explicitly LDAC 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps. Highest documented supported source condition. 20 Hz to 40 kHz is A2DP transmission bandwidth, not stored as acoustic response.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current Spatial Audio eligibility explicitly includes all AirPods Pro. Personalized Spatial Audio creates an ear/head shape profile. This is not a hearing test or adaptive microphone EQ calibration.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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59Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features states five custom EQ bands. App/firmware version unknown. CLEAR BASS separately controlled.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

360 Reality Audio8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Compatible 360 Reality Audio streaming service, content and Sound Connect ear-shape analysis required. DSEE 96 kHz/24 bit upscaling is not accepted input resolution and is omitted from max digital input fields.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Current maker page includes spatial/head tracking. This arrived through later software, not asserted as launch capability. Compatible Apple device and content required.

Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features explicitly supports head tracking. Compatible phone/content/app required, without claiming universal iOS tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation section explicitly describes outward-facing feedforward and inward-facing feedback microphones. No physical pair count inferred from the word two.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

424Reviewengadget.com/2019-11-06-apple-airpods-pro-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original ANC microphones: two per bud, four across pair.25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 7 October 2026Original maker ANC architecture explicitly uses two microphones, one outward-facing and one inward-facing, adapting individually to each ear. Engadget explicitly establishes two ANC capsules per earbud. Four across the pair excludes the separate call mic and case.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly continuously adapts to individual ear and headphone fit, adjusting cancellation 200 times per second. This is automatic fit/noise adaptation, not Conversation Awareness or selectable strength levels.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer explicitly detects wearing fit and environment and continuously optimizes cancellation. This is separate from activity-based switching.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 5 October 2026Headphone Accommodations explicitly supports AirPods Pro Transparency customization with Amplification, Tone, Ambient Noise Reduction and Balance sliders. Supported iOS/iPadOS and current firmware required. Not adjustable ANC strength.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-101 and app page 124 document changing ambient capture and Auto Ambient Sound sensitivity.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manual page 101 auto-adjusts ambient capture in ambient mode. This does not establish an ANC/transparency blend, so adaptive_audio_mode omitted.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

No27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Current September 14, 2026 maker feature eligibility lists Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and Max 2. Pro 1 is excluded. This blended Adaptive Audio is distinct from original adaptive ANC, which remains true.

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Conversation detection

No27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Same exact supported-model list governs Conversation Awareness. Original Pro 1 lacks that speech-triggered media reduction feature. Existing Conversation Boost is a separate manual accessibility enhancement.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses/mutes music when wearer speaks. Does not imply a medical hearing feature.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Physical wind reduction structure around mic. No selectable wind-processing mode assumed.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The lab response follows the SoundGuys target closely. The review describes consistent bass, midrange and treble reproduction with Adaptive EQ.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact model lab curve and text. Target/fixture revision, measurement firmware and codec unspecified. No plotted coordinate or score converted to dB.

Lab response has emphasized bass, a dip in low mids and uneven highs against the reviewer preference curve.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact lab commentary. No graph extraction, ratings or MOS converted into dB.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck and source preference curve.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Recorded speech demos cover quiet, office and street conditions. The review finds voice pickup suitable for conference calls.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact published ideal/office/street demos. Firmware/codec of each recording unknown.

Standardized recordings show problems with street noise and reverberation, while wind was handled better.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact recorded ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant speech samples. No numerical capsule count inferred.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth with simulated noise, wind and reverberation.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Connection	Platform	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	iOS	144

Source34Measurementstephencoyle.net/airpods-proRead 7 October 2026Original AirPods Pro result published December 21, 2019. Mean 144 ms is the full input-to-audible-output path, including screen input and host software as well as Bluetooth audio, not Bluetooth transport alone or compensated video lip-sync. Source uses a 2018 iPad Pro running iOS 13, Apple Pencil screen taps, nearby shotgun microphone and audio recorder, 10 Tapt events and 9 keyboard events after discarding the first keyboard event, averaged at 90 bpm. Codec, earbud firmware and loudness are unstated. No dedicated low-latency mode is inferred from Tapt keeping a host audio session open. Matches the same published method retained for AirPods 2.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.33
No	5.1

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact first-generation standard continuous playback test: ANC on 4 h 20 min, off 5 h 6 min. Original test firmware, codec and sample sourcing not stated. Linked current method describes 75 dB SPL, but no original brightness/volume percentage inferred. The 50% text compares maker claim, not reviewer settings. Case total and newer case paragraphs are not transferred.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Hours (h)
6.77

Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Own standardized rundown 6 h 46 min (existing row retained). Exact review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. Runtime paragraph does not specify ANC, codec or exact host, so no flags inferred from its iPhone/computer discussion. LC3 extension is explicitly untested and omitted.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks 75 dB SPL. This does not establish an unstated ANC/codec for a particular sample.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

631Reviewlumafield.com/first-article/posts/virtual-teardown-apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generationRead 7 October 2026Actual Earbuds section and key points explicitly compare the first generation: layout essentially unchanged from first generation, three microphones in same positions. One microphone at stem bottom for calls, one outward at stem top for ANC, one toward ear canal for response. Three physical capsules per earbud means six across the pair. Case, accelerometer and role-count subtraction are excluded. This is an explicit original-generation comparison, not an unsupported transfer from Pro 2.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker call paragraph explicitly AI-trained separation of wearer voice and environmental noise. Published physical voice/total capsule counts not found. Internal microphone is expressly used for calls, so exterior diagram alone is incomplete.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Sony Integrated Processor V25Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Exact product launch explicitly names Integrated Processor V2 in this model, not inferred from sibling hardware.

Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact manual printed pages 153-154 explicitly publish Bluetooth 5.3, named codecs and profiles.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact Pro 1 connectivity paragraph names both music codecs. H1 processing does not prove lossless or higher accepted input bit depth.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026LC3 needs compatible LE Audio Android hardware and app setup. Fit LDAC uses Classic Audio. No Auracast inferred from LC3 or Bluetooth 5.3.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office cons explicitly states No NFC or multi-device pairing. SoundGuys review FAQ separately says no Bluetooth multipoint, distinguishing Apple Account switching from concurrent source links.33Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Original-model review FAQ directly says AirPods do not support Bluetooth multipoint, then separately explains automatic switching between Apple hardware on the same iCloud account. Its switching example names AirPods 3, so no third-generation specifications are inherited. Exact original RTINGS Office cons independently states no multi-device pairing. The negative means no simultaneous Bluetooth source links, while Apple account switching remains available.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources in Classic Audio, one playing stream. App list marks multipoint unavailable during LE Audio. No simultaneous LC3 multipoint claim.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104988Read 5 October 2026All AirPods Pro explicitly supported. Same Apple Account, two-factor authentication and current compatible operating systems required. Account routing is not proof of generic simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 85 explicitly Google audio switch on compatible Android 8+ devices, using Fast Pair. Separate from Sony Auto Switch to LinkBuds Speaker.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Open original case near unlocked iPhone/iPad and follow Connect prompt. Requires compatible software. No Google Fast Pair inferred.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android Google audio switch chapter explicitly requires Google Fast Pair. Windows 10/11 chapters explicitly document Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original Additional Features explicitly shares one iPhone/iPad source to another compatible pair. Compatible host software required.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate line-of-sight 10 m. Obstacles, interference, antenna, reception and software conditions affect actual range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming and Wired Gaming text explicitly calls the original reviewed package Bluetooth-only. No proprietary 2.4 GHz audio receiver. Bluetooth USB adapters do not count as that receiver.

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

No26Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth-only audio support excludes simultaneous proprietary 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio. This is based on an exclusive connectivity statement, not merely a missing specification.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available

Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Maker Mac/Android/non-Apple setup. Android Bluetooth headset supports listening and talking. Exact Pro 1 SoundGuys paragraph separately names Windows PC setup. No console route or Windows microphone boolean inferred.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 5 October 2026Exact paragraph explicitly Android or Windows PC, long-press original case button then Bluetooth pairing. Apple integration is unavailable there.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac pairing chapters and computer calls chapter. Classic phone/desktop calls need compatible HFP/HSP app settings. LE Audio availability is separately restricted.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio and head tracking	Compatible Apple host and supported content/app. It is a later software capability, not a launch claim.
Personalized Spatial Audio	Ear/head profile created with a compatible iPhone camera and software, then synced through the same Apple Account.

Source11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker spatial/head-tracking and profile instructions. Requirements differ by host platform. No head tracking on arbitrary Android or Windows sources claimed.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Feature	Needs
LE Audio / LC3	Compatible Android smartphone and Sound Connect LE Audio setup. Classic-only multipoint, Quick Access and some voice-assistant functions become unavailable.
Google audio switch	Compatible Android 8 or later devices connected through Google Fast Pair.
Head tracking	Android 13+ head-tracking-compatible phone. 360 Reality Audio head tracking also requires certified phone and compatible 360 content. Amazon Music is excluded. Android multichannel head tracking depends on supported app/content. Xperia 1 V multichannel playback is limited to YouTube as stated by maker.
LDAC high-resolution playback	LDAC-compatible source and Sony Sound Connect setup. Maker specifies 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps for published A2DP bandwidth. High-resolution streaming also requires Android 10+ compatible player. This is not lossless playback or an acoustic frequency-response claim.
DSEE Extreme	Enable in Sony Sound Connect. Maker describes upsampling compressed CD/MP3 material up to 96 kHz/24-bit with SBC/AAC/LDAC. This does not establish incoming source bit depth, so no max_bit_depth_bits inferred.

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Classic/LE Audio and Google audio switch conditions. Spatial phone/content requirements independently retained in the source describing tracking.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact head-tracking requirements: Android 13+, compatible phone/content/app, Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio. DSEE Extreme 96/24 is upsampling and not incoming source capability.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

43mAh29Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/14978/teardown-apple-airpods-pro-with-charging-caseRead 7 October 2026April 15, 2020 original 2019-package teardown by IHS/Omdia, published by GlobalSpec Electronics360. Major-components list has two individual coin-type Li-ion cells, each 3.7 V, 43 mAh, 0.16 Wh. Store 43 mAh for one bud. Published component capacity, not measured runtime and not a computed Wh conversion.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No14Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 explicitly non-replaceable button/coin cells and identifies Z35FH. This supports the earbud coin-cell flag only. The charging case battery replacement flag remains unknown, not inferred from recycling instructions.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	4.5
ANC off	No	5
ANC on	Yes	24
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	18

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Maker October 2019 preproduction units with iPhone 11 Pro Max, prerelease software, 358 tracks encoded at 256 kbps AAC and 50% volume. AAC here is file encoding, not proved transmitted codec. ANC enabled gives up to 4.5 h. ANC and Transparency both off gives up to 5 h. More than 24 h including case with ANC enabled is stored at its lower bound 24. Test ends at first earbud stopping.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Performance and Battery Life gives up to 3.5 h talk per charge in the sentence introduced by ANC mode. Over 18 h talk including case is stored as lower bound 18. Case-inclusive ANC state and transmitted codec are unstated. Exact call-test volume/firmware/host conditions are not given.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Transparency	LDAC	No	3.5
ANC off	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
Transparency	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	5
Transparency	SBC	No	5
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC on	LC3	No	4.5
Transparency	LC3	No	4.5
ANC off	LC3	No	7.5
Call	Not available	No	4
ANC on	Not available	Yes	21

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 28 codec/mode runtime table. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, voice wake, Service Link and Auto Ambient Sound shorten runtime. Call 4h is ANC on/off. Transparency-call 3.5 h does not fit call enum and is omitted.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Body explicitly 21 h including case. Footnote 9 specifies noise cancellation and Bluetooth. Recharge-count marketing is not multiplied into a different total. Codec unstated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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120min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate earbuds-only full charge in case. Case-only charging is separately published.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

5min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Five-minute empty-earbud charge in case gives around one hour earbuds-only playback. Manufacturer October 2019 test, iPhone/playlist/volume as above. No full case recharge time inferred.

1h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately one hour of earbud music after five-minute charging. Codec/volume unspecified for this quick-charge claim. Excludes case-inclusive runtime.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

519mAh29Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/14978/teardown-apple-airpods-pro-with-charging-caseRead 7 October 2026Same original teardown lists one two-cell Li-polymer pack, 3.81 V, 519 mAh, 1.98 Wh. 519 mAh is the pack total, not each cell or USB output capacity. Later MagSafe MLWK3AM/A catalog data is excluded.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact charging paragraph explicitly USB-only and no wireless charging. Fit FAQ footer says Yes, contradicting its body. Primary maker table/manual only publish USB charging. Detailed tested body takes precedence over generic footer.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact-model review feature assessment explicitly No transmitter in case. Review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. This negative capability is not inferred from a port photo.

Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Voice commands1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original release explicitly Hey Siri can increase volume. No physical swipe volume control borrowed from Pro 2.

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Wide Area Tap on earbud or nearby skin, Head nod to accept a call, Head shake to reject a call3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remappable controls

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Pro 1 control chapter allows press-and-hold for Siri or noise-control switching. No newer swipe/head gesture/mute action inferred.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App reassigns left/right function groups, voice functions and Quick Access. No arbitrary individual-gesture remapping inferred.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Amazon Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Cloud/device/app/region restrictions apply. Some voice routes and Quick Access are unavailable under LE Audio. On-device playback Voice Control is represented in control_types, not invented as a cloud assistant.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Maker stop/resume on removal/reinsertion. Apple host integration required. Android review explicitly says auto-pause unavailable there.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts diagrams name built-in IR sensors. App enables automatic pause/resume and power-off when removed.

Sensors

Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published sensor types. Dual beamforming plus inward-facing microphone descriptions do not explicitly state the per-earbud physical capsule scope, so no voice/ANC total inferred. Speech-detecting accelerometer does not prove a bone-conduction pickup sensor.

Infrared wear sensors3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

Not available

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Conversation Boost12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 5 October 2026Conversation Boost focuses on a person speaking in front through customized Transparency. It is not Conversation Awareness auto music pausing, a hearing test or clinical hearing-aid clearance. Newer Pro 2/3 Hearing Assistance is not inherited.

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L14Press article9to5mac.com/2022/12/28/change-airpods-pro-ear-tips-fit-testRead 5 October 2026Explicit first-generation small/medium/large, compared with Pro 2 four sizes. Maker original spec says three silicone sizes, and current fit guide confirms medium fitted plus remaining pairs in box. No extra-small tip inherited.

SS, S, M, L3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual page 9 exact standard box includes SS/S/M/L tips, two of each. M tips are fitted at purchase.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

Silicone11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact review use section explicitly says the tips are made from a single piece of silicone.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Not available

Fins3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/10/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30Read 5 October 2026Original maker Ear Tip Fit Test uses microphones to compare ear sound and driver signal for seal assessment. It is not a hearing-health test.13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119849Read 5 October 2026Current maker article explicitly AirPods Pro 1 Ear Tip Fit Test, iPhone/iPad iOS/iPadOS 13.2 or later. Acoustic-seal test is distinct from the Pro 3 heart-rate fit.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 10 explicitly measures ear-tip air-tightness to find optimal tips, distinct from general wearing-condition check.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Footnote 2 explicitly says original case is not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code invented.

IPX44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Fit manual publishes IPX4 splash resistance for earbuds only. Sound conduit, air holes and microphone holes excluded. Charging case explicitly not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Sony | Sound Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

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Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 5 October 2026Current exact Pro 1 firmware entry 6F21. Updates while charging near Wi-Fi-connected iPhone/iPad/Mac. No Android updater or future feature promise.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Finding network

Apple Find My10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026Current offline Find My network list explicitly includes AirPods Pro, including first generation. Must enable before loss, compatible Apple account/device and current software required. Guide says up to 24 h after last connection.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

No10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026UWB case precision finding is expressly limited to Pro 2/3. Original A2190 lacks this supported feature.

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Live translation

No28Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123185Read 7 October 2026Current supported-model list for Live Translation with AirPods includes AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 both models, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, with compatible Apple Intelligence iPhone, iOS 26 or later, Translate app and current firmware. Original Pro 1 is not eligible for the dedicated feature. Ordinary playback of phone-translated audio is not that feature.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.4g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published mass of one earbud. Not the pair or combined case mass.

4.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Approximate one-earbud mass, including M ear tip and attached fitting supporter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate one-earbud weight with M tip and fitting supporter.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Each earbud explicitly labelled width, height and depth.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

45.6g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Published Wireless Charging Case mass, separately listed from the earbuds.

41g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact charging-case mass, separate from earbuds.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual separately publishes charging-case weight, excluding earbud mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Original Wireless Charging Case axis labels. Later case hardware is not inherited.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model describes wireless high-resolution playback through LDAC and names its Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. 990 kbps LDAC high-res content condition, not a lossless claim.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A2083, BCG-A208416Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1920_airpods-pro-rci.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 12-page Regulatory Compliance Information, page 2 US certification table. Case has no explicit FCC identifier stored.

AK8YY297514Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-058-500-11(1), ©2024 Sony, exact LinkBuds Fit/YY2975. Page 1 headset regulatory block explicitly FCC ID AK8YY2975. Public B&H mirror of original two-page maker PDF.

Other certifications

Class 1 laser (IEC 60825-1:2007/2014)16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1920_airpods-pro-rci.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 expressly Class 1 laser under IEC 60825-1:2007/2014. Not an audio certification.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 1, Wireless Charging Case, Silicone ear tips (three sizes), Lightning to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original standard box. All three tip pairs count, including the fitted pair. Cable length not stated. No mains adapter or 2021 MagSafe case included.

Sony LinkBuds Fit earbuds with Air Fitting Supporters, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Documents, Soft fitting earbud tips (SS, S, M, L)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. Factory Air Fitting Supporters are attached. Separately sold covers/supporter colours and Olivia edition promotions excluded.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 1

Type	Count
Lightning to USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fit2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker product page. Fit is sealed-tip design.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111861Read 5 October 2026Exact original 2019 Wireless Charging Case package. Later 2021 MagSafe A2190 revision and every Pro 2/3 generation are excluded. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Full exact maker support technical table. Bluetooth transmission bandwidth is not acoustic frequency response. Unlabelled case dimensions are not assigned to width/height/depth. Published driver diameter is 8.4 mm, with dynamic technology separately documented. Physical quantity per earbud remains unproved. The driver row preserves the proved size/type without asserting a quantity, so total driver count remains unknown.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1919_airpods-pro-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 two-page Quick Start Guide linked by maker document identity 300145. Both sides read and tip/setup diagrams visually checked. Charging via Qi or Lightning, pressure controls and non-Apple Bluetooth setup.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact English guide 154 pages. Box page 9, runtime page 28, specifications pages 153-154, app pages 124-125 inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year19Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/616212/apple-airpods-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US MWP22AM/A vendor warranty specifies one year limited parts and labor. Corroborated by Apple accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021. Statutory rights and separately purchased AppleCare are excluded.20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Historical accessory warranty version effective July 12, 2018 to January 19, 2021 explicitly provides one year from original retail purchase. Applied only to the US original MWP22AM/A SKU evidenced by its vendor warranty. No AppleCare or statutory warranty combined.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.