Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given 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, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 8 means that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..
Compared to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Sony LinkBuds S
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS by -3.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Reflect Aero TWS's 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1.8mm
, 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 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 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.5 hours
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display 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, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
