Jbl Tour Pro 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Ingress protection 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 of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 are resistant to sweat

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tour Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Tour Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

The JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 5mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2'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 alters the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments 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 Tour Pro 2

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Tour Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 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 Tour Pro 2 by 16 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, older than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.

Has Ldac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they have 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 device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

With the JBL Tour Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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