Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means 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,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -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 key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular 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 implies that
both devices can generate 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 usually 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
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 30 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 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 electronics. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect 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. Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. 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 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
