IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating is read as, the first value 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, 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 JBL Reflect Aero
JBL Reflect Aero have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero with a difference -3.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Reflect Aero are resistant to sweat
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
JBL Reflect Aero are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero 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
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero 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 earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Reflect Aero stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Reflect Aero have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced 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 by 1.8mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Reflect Aero'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 means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human 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 implies that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero'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's battery life is 8 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 have to charge the device less often. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely 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's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 by 2 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 by 0.5 hours
The JBL Reflect Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Reflect Aero 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Reflect Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Reflect Aero 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
The JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can 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 jog but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JBL Reflect Aero have a mute function, they support the option 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 still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Reflect Aero, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. The JBL Reflect Aero have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
