IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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. Compared 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
The Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Beoplay EX by -2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud 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) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beoplay EX and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component 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 means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 4.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Beoplay EX'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 alters the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX
The Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is 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
less than that of Beoplay EX by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Beoplay EX's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours
The Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. The Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.
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 enable the device to filter out noise.
Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Beoplay EX support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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.
Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beoplay EX, 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. 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.
The Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Beoplay EX come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
