Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

JLab Go Air Pop IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the JLab Go Air Pop, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

JLab Go Air Pop 7.4g

The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 2.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop'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 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JLab Go Air Pop have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

JLab Go Air Pop 6mm

JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with 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 JLab Go Air Pop 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air Pop

Sound Pressure Level

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 103dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

JLab Go Air Pop 8hours

The JLab Go Air Pop'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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

JLab Go Air Pop 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a full charge of 24 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 JLab Go Air Pop by 10 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

JLab Go Air Pop 2.2hours

It requires 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop'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 JLab Go Air Pop by 0.2 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies 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, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop 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

JLab Go Air Pop v5.1

JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop 10meters

The JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

JLab Go Air Pop 2only

JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Go Air Pop -42dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop 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 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 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop 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. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 2Years

The JLab Go Air Pop 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony LinkBuds S	JLab Go Air Pop
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	7.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2.2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included