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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality listening experience for various types of content like music, calls, gaming, and watching TV, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro headphones would be a better choice because of their excellent sound, advanced features such as active noise cancelling, and AI technology for hands-free interaction. However, they are much more expensive and less suitable for exercising due to their size and weight. The Sony Linkbuds, on the other hand, are more affordable and offer good portability and suitability for exercise due to their sweatproof design, but they offer poorer sound quality and less effective noise isolation, making them less ideal for immersive listening experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.8
6.6
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good for music, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
6.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony Linkbuds is good.
TV and Video
9.3
5.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Battery
32.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
$178
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The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has a price of $649 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
8.5
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds has excellent build quality, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$649 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Master & Dynamic | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 17.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 338 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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