IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Beoplay EX, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Beoplay EX by -2.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and Beoplay EX have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beoplay EX 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 either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Beoplay EX and Sony LinkBuds S operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Beoplay EX sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 4.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Beoplay EX by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Beoplay EX's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Beoplay EX by 6 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours
Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beoplay EX will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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. The Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Beoplay EX support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them.
The Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. Beoplay EX support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
