Ingress protection ratings is the rank 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 refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Sony LinkBuds S
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -132.15g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, 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 produce better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 30 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
