Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first value 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 value 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 easier to carry.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Beoplay EX with a difference -2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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 utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting 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 need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Beoplay EX and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Beoplay EX stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 make sound with equal bass
The Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human 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 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beoplay EX's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 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 Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours
The Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put 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. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance to connect 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 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 Beoplay EX will work well 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 record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise 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 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Beoplay EX 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. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Beoplay EX have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S too have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's 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.
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. The Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Beoplay EX come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
