IP ratings is the rank of protection offered 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 protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony LinkBuds S's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, 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) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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, providing high-resolution audio. The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S come with a special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.