Ingress protection ratings is the rank 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 SoundSport Free, 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
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -8.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together. The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose SoundSport Free 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
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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
Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker 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 implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 5mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Bose SoundSport Free'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 alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose SoundSport Free
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 Bose SoundSport Free by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state 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 device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free 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 earbuds to locate them. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the feature 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 earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily 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.
Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
