IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony LinkBuds S's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work well with your MacBook. 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.

Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S come with a special pouch.

Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.