Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Sony - LinkBuds Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 21 h |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 5.5 h |
| Multipoint | false | true |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 g | 4.9 g |
Between the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and LinkBuds Fit, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) comes out ahead in battery — with case / driver size, while the LinkBuds Fit wins on multipoint / weight per bud. Overall, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) scores 74 and the LinkBuds Fit scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) edges ahead on the Mars Score (74 vs 69.4), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — with case, driver size, battery — buds, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 42.86% more. 30 h vs 21 h.
Pick the LinkBuds Fit if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are multipoint, weight per bud. The single most decisive one: Has Multipoint.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Sony - LinkBuds Fit?
Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery — buds, weight per bud against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) if…
Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, battery life buds h.
Choose Sony - LinkBuds Fit if…
Sony - LinkBuds Fit has the measurable edge on has multipoint, weight per bud g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 42.86% more. 30 h vs 21 h.
- ▲Driver size — 30.95% more. 11 mm vs 8.4 mm.
- ▲Battery — buds — 9.09% more. 6 h vs 5.5 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP54 (vs IPX4).
Why Sony - LinkBuds Fit wins
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.40 g less. 4.9 vs 5.3.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Sony - LinkBuds Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 g | 4.9 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54lead | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Sony - LinkBuds Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Sony - LinkBuds Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 hlead | 5.5 h |
| Battery — with case | 30 hlead | 21 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Sony - LinkBuds Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | LDAC,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or LinkBuds Fit?+
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) lasts 6h per charge vs 5.5h.
Do AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or LinkBuds Fit support multipoint?+
LinkBuds Fit supports multipoint pairing; AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) does not.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or LinkBuds Fit?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.