When comparing Sony Xperia Ear Duo vs Samsung Level U Pro, the Slant community recommends Samsung Level U Pro for most people. In the question“What are the best Bluetooth earbuds/in-ear headphones?” Samsung Level U Pro is ranked 5th while Sony Xperia Ear Duo is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Samsung Level U Pro is:
Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
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Pros
Pro You can listen to music while hearing your surroundings
Pro Good battery life
Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
Pro Earpiece magnets grant basic phone and music control
Each earpiece has a magnet inside. When both pieces are connected, incoming calls are ended while music is played. Separating the earpieces will answer a call or resume music.
The magnetic earpieces also help keep Level U Pro around the neck when not in use.
Pro Decent sound
These earbuds have a relatively good sound with powerful bass and clear (albeit recessed) mids. Highs have good clarity but are more on the smooth side instead of very detailed.
Cons
Con Poor touch and gesture controls
The touch pads are awkwardly positioned, which makes it easy to miss the pad on the first tap. The main controls (pause/forward/back) aren't customizeable, and are overlapping: one/two/three taps, so if you miss the pad, instead of restarting the track, you'll be going forward or pausing your music. I've gotten better at it over time, but it's still a frustrating experience. Head gestures are an option, but they can be a little too sensitive - looking both ways before crossing the street can cause a track switch.
Con Bass can be overpowering
The bass can get out of hand, and can muddy up the overall sound.
Con Bulky for earbuds
There is a fairly large plastic piece that goes around the neck which help keep these secure, but also puts extra weight.