IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 the second value of 7 means 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
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 7 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, 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 ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is 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
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 3 hours
. Each 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 10 hours
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 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
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones. The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired 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 known as its upper limiting frequency. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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 saving battery life. If 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 also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
