Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, 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 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 7 Pro by 10 hours
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Sony LinkBuds S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S also support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
