Sony Linkbuds S Review

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

Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first number 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. Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance Sony LinkBuds S 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. ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.

How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out . The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 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. 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 when they have been unused for long periods. Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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, providing high-resolution audio. The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature.

Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.