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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds that offer better overall sound quality and are suitable for exercise due to their sweatproof design, opt for the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds. They also charge wirelessly and have a longer battery life. However, consider the Sony Linkbuds if you need a microphone with better quality for calls and meetings, as well as an open design that helps remain aware of your surroundings. Additionally, Sony Linkbuds come with a companion app that allows customization and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. The Raycons may be less expensive but don't provide these specific features that may enhance your user experience for calls and custom settings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
7.2
5.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
4.6
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
7.2
5.4
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Cost
$80
$178
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has a price of $80 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
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Key similarities
Music
6.4
6.6
The Sony Linkbuds and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both only fair for music.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds both have excellent build quality.
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How the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Raycon The Everyday Earbuds | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Raycon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2019 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 17.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Wired
Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
Sony Linkbuds
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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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