
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

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I had heard link buds fit was the same driver as the xm5, apparently AI suggested that this is not true, if it can be believed. WF-1000XM5: Uses the full Dynamic Driver X for premium sound with deep bass, rich mids, and clear highs, delivering superior channel separation and detail. LinkBuds Fit: Also uses a Dynamic Driver X (8.4mm), providing excellent sound for its form factor, but the XM5 generally offers a richer, more detailed, and powerful audio experience. They sure sound excellent though but I was having a little issue with the seal with ANC. 35 bucks is a great deal!
Awesome thanks for the link, definitely picking 1 or 2 spares, my first pair were the jade green, they look nice.
I heard you are looking to wear them mostly in the gym. The Denon Perl pros are pretty huge but they have a wing tip to help them stay in place during workouts; so does the Momentum tws 4 but during my experience they don't stay as secure as the PerL pros. Also if you want a specific sports pair you can look at the Power beats fit which have sport wingtips. But they won't sound as good as the prior earbuds you mentioned. Also the Sony link buds fit are great for the gym but has 90 percent of the sound quality of the Sony Wf1000xm5.
Same issue here. These should be $30 or less for it to be approaching a deal since they’ll be e-waste sooner than anyone would expect. The first generation Linkbuds Open also suffered the same problem for me. Now I have both the latest Linkbuds Fit and Linkbud Opens and I’m curious if they’ll suffer the same fate. Only bought them because I was able to get them from private sellers for like $40 a piece. I’ll never spend more than that on a pair of Sony earbuds because of those original Linkbuds experiences.
Don’t get Sony linkbud fit. They didn’t even last a year with me.
The linkbuds fit are the lightest earbuds I've used. I find them super comfortable and the flexible wing just works. For workouts I think they are a great option. Just my 2 cents.
I had the link buds but shortly after the 2 years warranty the battery failed. I notice one bud had only 2 hours after a month it was only a few minutes so there were unusable. And you will find a lot of people having the same issue.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget ANC king, but no wireless charging & windy transparency fails.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout secure, Apple-friendly, but wing-tips tear and case feels cheap.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Value workout buds, secure fit, but connectivity can be iffy.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget champ with great sound/ANC, but transparency has static.

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Technics - EAH-AZ100

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ISOtunes - PRO Aware 2.0

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Shokz - OpenFit Series