A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's rating for solids indicates 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.

In comparison to the BLX Earbuds Gen 1, 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

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a weight of 44.5g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by -34.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have stereo speakers, what this means is that BLX Earbuds Gen 1's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 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 determines the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies 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 produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's case has a charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 0.5 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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.

Has Ldac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have 2 microphones.

While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

With the BLX Earbuds Gen 1, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony LinkBuds S	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	44.5g
	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	5mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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