⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
89
$249
VS
+18
Sony LinkBuds Clip
sony
71
$229
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Dominates
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 crushes the competition with a massive 18-point advantage (89 vs 71). The consensus across 20 expert reviews is clear: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 is significantly superior.
💡 Our Take: The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the obvious choice here.
✓ Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 18 points higher ✓ 3 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 20 expert reviews
3 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony LinkBuds Clip |
|---|---|---|
| CNET | 92 | 79 |
| Wired | 100 | 70 |
| Apple Insider | 100 | — |
| Business World | 90 | — |
| Engadget | — | 70 |
| Gizmodo | 80 | — |
| Lifehacker | — | 70 |
| Mashable | 95 | — |
| PCMag | 80 | — |
| Soundguys | — | 68 |
| Sounds Guys | 78 | — |
| Techlicious | 60 | — |
| The Telegraph | 90 | — |
| The Verge | — | 70 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | — |
| Trusted Reviews | 100 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony LinkBuds Clip |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 hours (with ANC on), 30 hours (with charging case) | Buds:Up to 9hrs case:Up to 28hrs |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
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