Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by -1g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.

ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 6mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 10 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

Its lights display the charging state of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone.

If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony LinkBuds S support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.

It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function.

It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.