Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g weigh less than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Both Sony LinkBuds S and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 overcome background noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm 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 corellates with the loudness of the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 6mm , 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 means that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 16 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

With the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can 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	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	9.6g
	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	11mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	14hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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