Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2'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.

Compared to the Devialet Gemini 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

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -2.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Devialet Gemini 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony LinkBuds S and Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 5mm , many people have a misconception 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.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes 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 means that Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Devialet Gemini 2

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The Devialet Gemini 2'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 requires fewer chargings.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours . Each 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Devialet Gemini 2's case has a charge of 17 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 Devialet Gemini 2 by 3 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and 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 having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your iPad. 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

Devialet Gemini 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

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Devialet Gemini 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

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can 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

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini 2	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12g	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	10mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	120dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17hours	14hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	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	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	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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Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Summary

Devialet Gemini 2 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 Wireless Charging

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