Jlab Go Air Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first number of 4 denotes that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and the second number of 4 means 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, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the JLab Go Air by -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's speakers deliver sound from separate 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

Sony LinkBuds S
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm 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 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 JLab Go Air by 3mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces 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 make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air'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 5hours

JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 JLab Go Air by 1 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air'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 JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

JLab Go Air 2only

JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Category	Features	Sony LinkBuds S	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP44
	weight	9.6g	10g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	15hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/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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