Jabra Elite 5 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 5, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 5 by -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite 5 and Sony LinkBuds S operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Jabra Elite 5 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates 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

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 5

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 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 less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 5's case is said to have a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 13 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 Jabra Elite 5

Has Wireless Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have 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

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

The Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

The Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

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

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S too 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

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

With the Jabra Elite 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Sony LinkBuds S	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	9.6g	10g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	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	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jabra Elite 5 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

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

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included