Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust 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 IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, 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 Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference -0.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Jabra Elite Active 75t have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies 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 can produce equal bass
Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite Active 75t
The Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 Active 75t by 1.5 hours
. Every 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 Active 75t by 14 hours
It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.3 hours
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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.
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.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.
The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite Active 75t support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 following instruction manuals.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.