Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first number 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference -2.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's 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)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Sony LinkBuds S operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4.3mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device 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 means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended 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, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your iPad. 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.

Has Ldac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones.

While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sony LinkBuds S too 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	14hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	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	✓	✓
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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

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