IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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..
In comparison 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
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -3.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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. Both Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and 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) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The sound pressure level, 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 requires fewer chargings. 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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. 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
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS, 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 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.
Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
