Beats Studio Buds Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 4.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds 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

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beats Studio Buds and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.2mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 Beats Studio Buds

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review

Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

Beats Studio Buds'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 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 Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended 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 Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts 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 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds 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.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

Beats Studio Buds 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 Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine 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.

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.

Has Ldac

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review

Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review

Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	5.1g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	14hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

Beats Studio Buds Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review

Reasons why you might like the Beats Studio Buds

Reasons why you might like the Sony LinkBuds S

Related Reviews

Beats Studio Buds Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Summary

Beats Studio Buds Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included